The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has announced that the Council of Ministers will approve on March 15 a royal decree law with a series of measures to support the agrarian rector to address the prolonged drought situation. He has advanced that these measures, which involve several ministries, will be of fiscal, […]
Results of the informal meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture
Agriculture ministers held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference to discuss the risk of significant pressures facing the agriculture and agri-food sectors in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. The aim of the meeting was to share initial information and forecasts on supply and prices, identify issues requiring particular vigilance, and consider measures that could be taken […]
Open European public consultation on sustainability agreements in agriculture
The European Commission is inviting stakeholders such as primary producers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and input providers to share their experience with agreements aimed at achieving sustainability objectives in the agri-food supply chains. The feedback will help the Commission to draft guidelines on a new derogation exempting sustainability agreements in the field of agriculture from […]
Spain asks the European Commission for measures to mitigate the effects of drought on the agricultural sector
At the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries on February 21, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, demanded an increase in the percentage of the advance of direct CAP payments and the possibility of using rural development funds to grant aid to the most affected producers, thus providing farmers and ranchers […]
What is the future of rural areas?
The European Commission’s long-term vision for the future of rural areas is a promising start but making it a reality will require political will from every level of government, stakeholders and citizens alike, the European Committee of the Regions warned on Wednesday. Rural areas account for almost 30% of the EU population and 80% […]
Press conference- Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 17 January 2022
Título: Consejo de Agricultura y Pesca, 17-01-2022 Autor: European Council Duración: 18:45 Resumen: Rueda de prensa tras el Consejo de Agricultura y Pesca celebrado el 17 de enero de 2022 en Bruselas Fecha de Publicación: 17/01/2022
EFSA welcomes the #IYPH2020
Título: EFSA welcomes the #IYPH2020 Autor: EFSAchannel Duración: 02:43 Resumen: Las Naciones Unidas han declarado el año 2020 como el Año Internacional de la Sanidad Vegetal. Nik Kriz, jefe de la unidad de Salud Animal y Vegetal de la EFSA, explica por qué necesitamos crear conciencia de cómo la protección de la salud vegetal puede reducir el hambre […]
Breaking news from EFSA’s expert meetings: animal feed
Título: Breaking news from EFSA’s expert meetings: animal feed Autor: EFSAchannel Duración: 02:50 Resumen: ¿Cuáles fueron los aspectos más destacados de la sesión informativa sobre aplicaciones para aditivos para piensos? ¿Y qué hay de los puntos de discusión en la última reunión abierta del Panel de EFSA sobre Aditivos y Productos o Sustancias utilizados en Alimentación […]
Agriculture and Fisheries Council Highlights July 2019
Título: Agriculture and Fisheries Council Highlights Autor: Consejo de la Unión Europea Duración: 01:48 Resumen: Aspectos destacados del Consejo de Agricultura y Pesca, que se celebrará el 15 de julio de 2019 en Bruselas. Fecha de Publicación: 15-07-2019