agriculture

In his statement, Christophe Hansen, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, said that 9 million farms supply Europeans with safe and…

"You inspire our food system to be more sustainable: by taking the lead in tackling climate change and environmental degradation,…

Agriculture and forestry can significantly increase their contribution to climate neutrality, while helping to achieve other sustainability goals such as…

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an Italian scheme made available through the…

The European Commission has approved an approximately €50 million Austrian scheme to support primary agricultural producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.

19/06/2024 : 15:00 (CEST) – 20/06/2024 : 13:00 (CEST) Brussels: Hemicycle (European Parliament) The Members...

The Agricultural de minimis Regulation exempts small amounts from State aid control since they are deemed to have no impact on competition…

Agriculture remains impacted by several events outside of farmers’ control, such as climate and geopolitical crises, which continue to exert…

Leading a delegation of over 70 business representatives from the agri-food sector, the largest in his tenure, Commissioner Wojciechowski said…

The EU Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions…

This series, published by the EPP Group, features seven inspiring stories of European farmers driving positive change in agriculture through…

The Belgian federal and regional agriculture ministers invited their European colleagues to Belgium to discuss food, and especially proteins, as…

On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and…

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of…

Delivering on its commitment to ease administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has today proposed to review certain provisions…

The Commission welcomes the Council's decision authorising the European Union to enter into negotiations with Switzerland on a broad package…

The European Commission was instrumental in brokering important outcomes at the 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (MC13) that…

The European Commission has approved an approximately €241 million (RON 1.2 billion) Romanian scheme to support the agricultural primary plant production sector in the context of…

The EU agriculture ministers convened in Brussels on 23 January 2024 at the first Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the…

An increasing number of shipping vessels has been rerouted in the past two weeks to avoid the Suez Canal amid…

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million French scheme to support investments in holding…

EP ENVI AGENDA: Meeting of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)+++RIGHT TO REPAIR: Right to repair:…

The EESC will host a public hearing in the context of its ongoing opinion on 'Promoting autonomous and sustainable food…

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €450 million Italian scheme to support the agricultural sector by fostering investments related…

SUSTAINABLE RAW MATERIALS: Global Gateway: EU and Namibia agree on next steps of strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials and…

FOREST MANAGEMENT: EU Commission approves €742 million Czech State aid scheme to support sustainable forest management +++ UNECE: Between trees…

Agriculture Market situation Ministers will discuss the market situation in light of Russia’s war of...

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…

GLYPHOSATE: EPP: Greens' glyphosate ban will increase food prices +++ Europa-SPD: Gesundheitsschutz muss Vorrang vor Lobbyinteressen haben - Entscheidung über Glyphosat-Neuzulassung vertagt…

The Commission approved the addition of 'Suonenjoen mansikka' as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), from Finland. The name ‘Suonenjoen mansikka' is used for garden…

Today, Commissioner Sinkevičius is hosting the second edition of the ‘Our Baltic' Conference to address pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. The high-level conference gathers…

Extraordinary meeting of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group This page is also available in es...

EEA Environmental Statement Report 2022 +++ Statement by President von der Leyen at the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit +++…

Integrated policies on air pollution, climate, and biodiversity pay off, say UNECE Air Convention experts +++ EPP brings 600 farming…

The Commission approved the addition of ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka'as Geographical Indication (GI) from Hungary. ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka' is a fruit spirits with a minimum alcoholic strength of 38,5%…

SDGs: The EU ministers underline the importance of the social transition alongside the green and digital transitions in line with…

Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU and chaired by the...

After the EU agri-food trade slowed down in April, it bounced back with an increase of both imports and exports in May.…

'Българско бяло саламурено сирене / Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene' is a fermented milk product made from whole cow's, sheep's, goat's,…

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: A robust set of measures to boost sustainable investments for the transition. +++ The green transition: Sustainability disclosures in…

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb' is prime lamb that is born, reared and slaughtered on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. It is…

The Spanish Presidency will give a presentation of its work programme and outline its main priorities for agriculture and fisheries…

European Green Deal: More sustainable use of plant and soil natural resources +++ Smaller European businesses need more support to…

EU Auditors: Transition to circular economy behind schedule in EU countries +++ What is the EU doing to keep our soil…

The presidency conclusions welcome the Commission’s intention to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of current EU…

The national authorities will distribute the aid directly to farmers to compensate them for the economic losses due to the…

These new denominations will be added to the list of 1,632 agricultural products already protected. The list of all protected…

‘Gemlik Zeytini' gains its own characteristics from the climate conditions, altitude, soil composition and know-how in processing of the table…

Around 13.00, immediately after the voting session, MEPs will discuss with Commissioners Vestager and Breton a proposal for a new…

Based on information provided by the Commission and member states, the Council will take stock of the market situation for…