The world population is increasing and the new Common Agricultural Policy should adjust to future nutritional needs.
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Reformed CAP aims to respond to global food security challenge
SPECIAL REPORT / According to the European Commission, boosting innovation and research in the agricultural sector is key if EU farmers are to produce more with less, and feed billions.
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Commission: Organic farming ‘not enough’ to address food security
SPECIAL REPORT / Organic farming has a role to play in the new Common Agricultural Policy, but it cannot address the perplexing issue of food security, an EU spokesperson said.
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New plant breeding techniques: Innovation breakthrough or GMOs in disguise?
SPECIAL REPORT / 'New plant breeding techniques' focus on developing new seed traits within a given species through genetic engineering. A troubling question for policymakers is whether these techniques should fall under GMO legislation.
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Europe entering the era of ‘precision agriculture’
SPECIAL REPORT / The agricultural sector has stepped into the digital era, in an effort to respond to rising global nutrition needs and tackle the environmental crisis.
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‘E-agriculture’ could save EU farmers time and money
SPECIAL REPORT / The introduction of new information and communications technologies in the EU agricultural sector could significantly contribute to its future sustainability, as well as the quality of life for farmers and consumers.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Can innovation feed the world?
SPECIAL REPORT / Global population is expected to rise from 7.3 billion today to 9.7 billion in 2050, according to UN projections. Food production will have to double to meet nutritional needs.
