The Commission yesterday adopted the Communication “Towards a strong and sustainable EU seaweed sector”, a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of seaweed in the European Union. The Communication proposes 23 actions to create the opportunities to turn this industry into a strong, sustainable and regenerative sector capable of meeting the EU’s growing demand. The […]
Food security: the Commission addresses the availability and affordability of fertilisers in the EU and globally
Fertilisers play a significant role for food security. Their production and their cost largely depend on natural gas. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a global mineral fertiliser and energy crisis is now weighing on global food security and food prices. In this context, the European Commission presented a Communication on ensuring availability and affordability of […]
Agriculture: Commission approves new geographical indication for Spain
Brussels, October 6, 2022. The Commission has approved a new Spanish Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), “Vaca Gallega – Buey Gallego” for beef from the breeds Rubia Gallega, Morenas Gallegas (Cachena, Caldelana, Frieiresa, Limiana and Vianesa), Asturiana de los Valles, Limusina, Rubia de Aquitania, Frisona and Pardo Alpina, either purebred or crossbred, raised in the territory […]
EU countries to continue help Ukraine export food via solidarity lanes
On September 26, 2022, the Agriculture and Fisheries Council took place. These were the main results: Agriculture Discussion on agricultural production and logistics in Ukraine and connections to the EU To continue close coordination to counter the consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, ministers were joined by the Ukrainian Minister for agrarian Policy and Food, […]
Nazaret Mateos Álvarez winner of the award for Best Organic Farmer
The Commission unveiled the eight winners, from farmer to restaurant, of the first ever EU organic awards. Coming from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden, they all represent the growth and innovation of the European organic sector and value chain, and its contribution to reducing agriculture’s impact on the climate and the […]
Agriculture Ministers Meeting in Prague – Main results – 16 September 2022
Food security and the role of European agriculture and food in sustainable global food production were the main topics of today’s informal meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers in Prague. Ministers agreed that the EU must now act in a coordinated way to maximise sustainable increases in agricultural production and accelerate the use of modern techniques […]
Key policy objectives of the new CAP
The ten key objectives For the period 2023-27, the common agricultural policy (CAP) will be built around ten key objectives. Focused on social, environmental and economic goals, these objectives will be the basis upon which EU countries design their CAP strategic plans. The objectives are: to ensure a fair income for farmers; to increase competitiveness; to improve […]
Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027
Today, the European Commission approved the first package of CAP strategic plans for seven countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. This is an important step for the implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on 1 January 2023. The new CAP is designed to shape the transition to a sustainable, resilient and modern European agricultural […]
Temporary short-term derogation agricultural policy rules
Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing a temporary short-term derogation from rules on crop rotation and maintenance of non-productive features on arable land. The impact of such measure will depend on the choice made by Member States and farmers, but it will maximise the EU’s production capacity for cereals aimed […]