The EU has concluded an agreement with the United Kingdom on the fishing opportunities for 2023 for fish stocks shared bilaterally with the UK in the Northeast Atlantic. The agreement will contribute to the sustainable management of jointly managed fish stocks present in both parties’ waters, as well as provide stability and predictability for fleets […]
Read MoreCommission allocates €186 million to promote sustainable and high quality EU agri-food products
The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2023 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high quality EU agri-food products in the EU and worldwide. The 2023 promotion policy work programme adopted by the Commission contributes to the realisation of the political priorities of the European Commission for 2019-2024, in particular the Farm to Fork strategy. The promotion […]
Read MoreNew Common Agricultural Policy: set for 1 January 2023
The approval of all 28 Strategic Plans (one for each EU country and two for Belgium) by the European Commission marks the start of the new Common Agricultural Policy, scheduled on 1 January 2023. €264 billion of EU funding will support European farmers in the transition towards a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector, and help […]
Read MoreCORDIS: A pan-European network to boost agroecology
Agroecology projects are taking root across Europe. The EU-funded AE4EU project aims to spread best practices through improved networking and infrastructure. There is an increasing need to make agricultural practices consider not only production quotas, but also every living and non-living component of the farmland ecosystem. Alternatives such as organic farming may be a step […]
Read MoreCouncil approves fishing rights for 2023
After two days of negotiations, agriculture and fisheries ministers reached a political agreement on fishing opportunities for 2023, taking into account the best available scientific advice, while respecting the aims of the common fisheries policy (CFP), and the EU’s multiannual plans for various sea basins. This agreement sets catch limits for over 200 commercial fish […]
Read MoreSpain will receive €1.12 billion from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021-2027
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Spain, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Spain, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal. The total financial allocation for the Spanish programme 2021-2027 is €1.57 billion, of which the EU contribution accounts for […]
Read MoreRules on limited access of EU fishing vessels’ to national waters extended
MEPs confirm existing restrictions for EU vessels fishing in national territorial waters of other EU countries. EU countries will be able to restrict access for fishing vessels of other member states to their national territorial waters within 12 nautical miles of their coast for another ten years. Access will remain granted only to vessels that […]
Read MoreAgriculture and Fisheries Council: EU ministers discuss progress on the EU Forest Strategy for 2030
Agriculture New EU Forest Strategy 2030 Agriculture ministers discussed the progress made so far on implementation of the New EU Forest Strategy for 2030, as well as measures that could be taken both at national and EU level to enhance its efficiency. Ministers also exchanged views on how to enhance cooperation between the Commission, member […]
Read MoreCommission approves Spanish extension on payment of insurance premiums to agricultural producers
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, the extension of a Spanish scheme to help agricultural producers pay insurance premiums. The aim of the scheme is to help ensure that the risk of damage to certain plant products and livestock species is covered. The measure was initially approved by the Commission on […]
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