The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention today voted in favour of the EU proposal to adapt the protection status of the wolf from “strictly protected” to “protected”. The change will enter into force on 7 March 2025. After this date, the EU may adapt the relevant annexes of the Habitats Directive. The Commission will […]
Decline in EU livestock population in 2023
In 2023, the EU‘s livestock populations were lower than a year earlier. Compared with 2022, the pig and bovine populations decreased by 1%, while sheep declined by 3%, and goats by 5%. In 2023, the EU had 133 million pigs, 74 million bovine animals, 58 million sheep, and 11 million goats. This information comes from provisional data […]
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 […]
The UAL and the Junta will create the Germplasm Bank of plant species of Almeria
The University of Almeria and the Andalusian Regional Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, have signed a protocol to collaborate in the implementation of the Germplasm Bank of unique trees and groves of Almeria, some of them thousands of years old. The Rector of the UAL, Carmelo Rodríguez, and the […]
Citizens’ initiative to ban cages in animal farming
EESC plenary provides European platform for successful European Citizens’ Initiatives. “End the Cage Age” Initiative The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) gave the floor to the ”End the Cage Age” European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) at its 23 January plenary, held in Brussels, providing a European level platform for it to express its goals and concerns about […]
H2020. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy: Sustainable Intensification in Africa
Environmental modifications such as climate change and globalisation are increasing the risk of infectious animal diseases emerging in new locations with greater frequency, and this is particularly relevant with vector borne diseases. Specific challenge The infectious animal diseases have a major impact not only on livestock production and related economy but also on global food […]