At a meeting today the Council formally adopted the common agricultural policy (CAP) for the period 2023-2027. The new legislation paves the way for a fairer, greener and more performance-based CAP that seeks to ensure a sustainable future for European farmers, provide more targeted support to smaller farms, and allow greater flexibility for member […]
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EU agriculture statistics
Discover facts and figures about farming in the EU, including funding by country, employment and production. Agriculture is an important industry for all EU countries and they all receive EU funds through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). These funds support farmers directly through the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and rural areas, climate action and the […]
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Brussels proposal to cut hake and sole fishing in the Bay of Biscay.
The Commission published the 3rd November its proposal for the catches of fish stocks in the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak. Based on this proposal, EU fisheries ministers will adopt the final fishing opportunities at the Council on 13-14 December 2021, to apply as of 1 January 2022. The Commission presents a proposal for 23 total allowable […]
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A new European strategy for healthier and more sustainable foods
Binding targets need to be set to reduce pesticide use Animal welfare standards need revision More land for organic farming Farmers and ranchers must be fairly compensated for sustainable food production The EP presented its plans to produce healthier food, ensure food security and a fair income for farmers and livestock farmers and reduce the […]
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Conference on the Green Deal and Andalusian Agri-food Sector
This Friday, October 22, we will celebrate the Conference “The Green Deal and the Andalusian Agri-food sector” at the University of Almería, organized by the European Documentation Center of Almería in collaboration with the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock. This event, which presents two round tables, is […]
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September infringement package: main decisions for Spain – Agriculture and Fisheries
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The main decisions adopted […]
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Annual EU agriculture organic day
Today, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission celebrate the launch of an annual ‘EU organic day’. The three institutions signed a joint declaration establishing from now on each 23 September as EU organic day. This follows up on the Action Plan for the development of organic production, adopted by the Commission on 25 […]
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EU reinforces its leading position in global agri-food trade
2020 marked another improvement in the EU’s leading position among the world’s biggest exporters of agri-food products. On the import side, the EU has become the third largest importer after the United States and China, according to a report published on september 8th 2020 was an exceptionally challenging, yet successful year for EU agri-food trade, which […]
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Horizon Europe: Digital transition supporting inspection and control for sustainable fisheries
Expected Outcome: Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes: Advancing the digital transition for fisheries inspection and control and deliver data for fisheries science, management and monitoring in a cost-efficient way to fully achieve the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Delivering innovative technological solutions such as […]
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