Over the next five years, 26 partners from 24 European countries will work together on climate-smart, sustainable management of agricultural soils. The European Joint Programme on Soil will be closely aligned with future work to be developed under the Horizon Europe Mission on “Soil health and food”, and it is expected to contribute to the […]
Promotion of Agricultural Products: Information and promotion about merits of Union agricultural products
The expected ultimate impact is to increase the awareness of the merits of Union agricultural products and to enhance the competitiveness and consumption of Union agri-food products amongst others. Scope This topic covers information provision and promotion programmes aiming at highlighting the specific features of agricultural methods in the Union and the characteristics of European agricultural and […]
The effect of wastewater contaminants on crops
Growing antibiotic resistance is risking the health of future populations. As part of the problem stems from antibiotics entering agriculture via treated wastewater. Current situation With increasing demand for freshwater resources due to climate change and global population growth, reusing wastewater has become a viable alternative for crop irrigation in water stressed regions. However, this […]
IMCAP-2019: Information Measures Relating to the Common Agricultural Policy
The focus of this call should be on addressing misperceptions and disinformation about European agriculture and the CAP using facts and backed up with data with a view to raising public awareness on the relevance of EU support to agriculture and rural development through the CAP. Scope This is a call for proposals for information […]
Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 16-17 December 2019
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 16 and 17 December and different issues such as the future of the CAP will be discussed. The agenda highlights are the following. Atlantic and North Sea: Fishing opportunities for 2020 Ministers are due to agree on the 2020 fishing opportunities for the Atlantic and North Sea. […]
EU measures to stabilise farmers’ income: auditors warn of under-use and over-compensation
EU instruments helping farmers to insure their income against falling prices and production losses have only partially met their objectives, and their uptake remains low and uneven, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors. In addition, some exceptional measures have not been properly targeted and can lead to disproportionate compensation payments, […]
European farmers will receive 467 million euros
The European Commission will reimburse €467 million to European farmers, in line with the regulation published today. Originally deducted from the 2019 budget for farmers’ income support under the common agricultural policy (CAP), this amount was dedicated to this year’s agricultural crisis reserve. The amount reserved in case of crisis was not needed in 2019 even though […]
H2020. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy : Strengthening the European agro-ecological research and innovation ecosystem
Speeding-up the agro-ecological transition requires a strengthening of research infrastructures and open innovation initiatives, such as living labs, with the potential to trigger large-scale change. Specific challenge To meet increasing societal requirements as well as food insecurity challenges, agriculture must address the environmental and climate change issues relating to primary production. Scope Proposals shall develop […]
First tender for private storage aid for olive oil opens today
Following the adoption of private storage aid for the olive oil sector on 11 November 2019, the first tender opened on 21 november 2019. Operators from producing Member States, (Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia) will be able to submit tenders until 26 November to their national authorities. Squeme and impact […]