Scope The objective is to highlight at least one of the specific features of agricultural production methods in the Union, particularly in terms of food safety, traceability, authenticity, labeling, nutritional and health aspects (including proper dietary practices and responsible consumption of eligible alcoholic beverages), animal welfare, respect for the environment and sustainability (including climate benefits), […]
Agricultural product promotion program: Support for simple programs targeting China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia or South Asia.
Scope The information and promotion programmes shall target one or more countries identified in the corresponding topic. The objectives of these programmes shall comply with the general and specific objectives set out in Article 2 and the aims listed in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 highlighting in particular the specific features of agricultural […]
Agricultural product promotion program: Support for simple programmes targeting Canada, USA or Mexico
Scope The information and promotion programmes shall target one or more countries identified in the corresponding topic. The objectives of these programmes shall comply with the general and specific objectives set out in Article 2 and the aims listed in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 highlighting in particular the specific features of agricultural […]
Project Manager in Agricultural Mechanization in Ethiopia
Description The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries. The position will be based in CIMMYT’s campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position may begin remotely from your home base or current location if organizational approval […]
Support for multi programmes – Organic production method
The objective is to increase the awareness and recognition of the Union quality scheme on organic production. Information and promotion programmes on the Union quality scheme on organic production method should be a key priority in the internal market since this scheme provides consumers with assurances on the sustainability, quality and characteristics of the product […]
Climate change adaptation: key to the future of EU agricultural imports
Stepping up European Union (EU) support for international adaptation, together with trade diversification are key actions the EU can take to lessen the impacts of climate change on agricultural trade, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing. limate change is projected to affect agriculture in Europe and around the globe, altering growing conditions, production […]
UAL and Nostoc Biotech study on the efficacy of earthworm humus on the productivity and quality of peppers
This research, framed within UALtransfierE, a program of the UAL together with pioneering companies in the area, aims to promote knowledge transfer in the social and economic environment in R+D+i projects. A study conducted by the University of Almeria (UAL) and Nostoc Biotech, a company specialized in natural fertilizers and biological control based on earthworm […]
Council agrees its position on the next EU common agricultural policy
Today, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the post-2020 common agricultural policy (CAP) reform package. This agreed position puts forward some strong commitments from member states for higher environmental ambition with instruments like mandatory eco-schemes (a novelty compared to the current policy) and enhanced conditionality. At the same time, the agreed position […]
Results from the last EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Last 21 September, Ministers met in Brussels and advanced discussions on the post 2020 common agriculture policy (CAP) reform package in the view of adopting the Council’s general approach in October 2020. They also discussed trade-related agricultural issues with a particular focus on recent and upcoming negotiations of free trade agreements with third countries. One […]