While the situation in poultry has eased over the summer, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus continued to affect seabirds in Europe, mostly along coastlines. As the autumn migratory season starts, the protection of poultry and other farmed animals from wild birds should be prioritised. Biosecurity should be enhanced in fur animal farms. Between 24 June and […]
Read More10 ways EU Space helps fight global hunger
The world’s population is growing, meaning there’s more mouths to feed. With climate change wreaking havoc on global food supply chains, doing so in a sustainable manner becomes increasingly difficult. That’s why initiatives like the World Food Day are so critical. Celebrated every 16 October, World Food Day puts the spotlight on the importance of […]
Read MoreThe Spanish presidency wants to promote the extension of the PRIMA program for scientific cooperation in the Mediterranean
The European PRIMA programme, an initiative for the development of more sustainable agri-food systems in the Mediterranean region, could be extended until 2027, three years more than initially planned, following the agreement reached to negotiate the extension. Since its launch in 2018 within the framework of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, the Partnership for Research […]
Read MoreMeet the winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards
The Commission has unveiled the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various actors from the European organic sector, who represent excellence along the organic value chain. The EU Organic Awards also mark the celebration of the EU Organic Day launched by […]
Read MoreInformal ministerial meeting on agriculture 3 – 5 September 2023
The informal EU agriculture ministerial meeting takes place at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones of Córdoba from 3 to 5 September. Ministers debate the role of new technologies as a tool for making agriculture more resilient to climate change, including the latest gene editing techniques. The working sessions discuss how to address the growing […]
Read MoreEuropean Green Deal: more sustainable use of plant and soil natural resources
The Commission adopted a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming. A soil monitoring law will put the EU on a pathway to healthy soils by 2050, by gathering data on the health of soils and making it available to farmers and […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission adopts market measures to support EU wine producers
The European Commission adopted exceptional measures to address the current imbalances in the wine market of several EU regions. Under wine national support programmes, it will now be possible for Member States to include crisis distillation to remove the excess of wine from the market. Flexibility in the implementation of the wine support programmes is […]
Read MoreThe Commission proposes to mobilise additional EU funding for EU farmers impacted by adverse climatic events
The Commission proposes to mobilise additional EU funding for EU farmers impacted by adverse climatic events, high input costs, and diverse market and trade related issues. The new support package will consist of €330 million for 22 Member States. In addition, Member States today approved the €100 million support package for farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and […]
Read MoreEU must do more to reduce impact of chemical pesticides
Pesticide use is a major cause of pollution since it contaminates the air, soil, and water, destroys biodiversity, and breeds pest resistance. Chemical pesticide exposure in humans has been related to chronic conditions like cancer, heart, respiratory, and neurological problems. The most recent research on the effects of chemical pesticides on human health and ecosystems […]
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