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 […]
Read MoreSeptember 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 […]
Read MoreAnnual 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 […]
Read MoreEU 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 […]
Read MoreHorizon 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 […]
Read MoreBee health: new data hub goes live
The EU Bee Partnership (EUBP) has unveiled a new online data platform that will play a crucial role in efforts to protect bee and pollinator health. The prototype platform is a ground-breaking tool that will bring together and visualise harmonised data related to bees and other pollinators. Stakeholders from different sectors – beekeeping and farming associations, European agencies, […]
Read MoreEFSA’s direction of travel set for 2022-2027
EFSA’s Management Board has adopted our 2022-2027 Strategy, setting out the priorities for the organisation, the results we aim to achieve and the high-level actions that will help us to meet our objectives. The adoption follows two years of consultation with our partners, stakeholders, Management Board and the wider public – identifying challenges and opportunities […]
Read MoreFarm to Fork Strategy: the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices
Today, the Commission, alongside industry stakeholders, officially launched the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, another deliverable under the Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy. This Code is an essential part of the EU’s efforts to increase the availability and affordability of healthy and sustainable food options that help reduce our […]
Read MoreBuilding the future of rural areas together
A vibrant tapestry of life and landscapes, Europe’s rural areas provide us with our food, homes, jobs, and essential ecosystems services. To ensure that rural areas can continue to play these essential roles, a European Commission communication sets out a long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas up to 2040. It identifies areas of action […]
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