CAP reform
French farmers protest to give ‘first warning to government’
As farmers' protests calling for a fair income increase across France, farmers will protest on the streets of Île-de-France Friday (2 April) to denounce the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). EURACTIV France reports.
Agri co-operatives ‘only way’ to help ailing small farms, says Romanian farm minister
Romanian farmers are naturally wary of cooperatives, which are often strongly associated with the country's communist past and command economy. But thanks to young farmers and EU funding, more and more farmers are choosing to join forces. EURACTIV Romania reports.
Prohibitive prices, lack of support slowing uptake of biological pesticides in Poland
On the back of an increasing body of research pointing to their harmful effects, the EU is gearing up to slash the use and risk of pesticides in half by 2030. But alternatives are currently expensive and poorly promoted in Poland. EURACTIV Poland reports.
Free Trade Agreements and Agriculture
In this video EURACTIV takes a closer look at FTAs and what makes EU foodstuff so crucial in trade negotiations.
EU must not risk becoming an ‘agricultural museum’, stakeholders warn
The EU must up the ante when it comes to innovation if it is to align high levels of agricultural production with the vision of a more sustainable future, as set out in the Green Deal, according to EU lawmakers,...
CAP super trilogue brings ‘good atmosphere’ but few decisions
An ambitious meeting called by the Portuguese EU presidency on Friday (26 March) to seek a breakthrough in talks on the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) talks did not settle all the issues on the table although negotiators considered it a step in the right direction.
Croatian organisations fight to preserve seed as a basic human right
Bolstered by its own commercial production of seeds, Croatia has become one of the top EU countries for organic agricultural production. But organic farmers now fear that the introduction of a new Seed Act may jeopardise this. EURACTIV Croatia reports.
Agroecology transitional costs major hurdle to uptake, warns French advisory body
Producing more while reducing the impact on the climate and the environment: this is the challenge facing the agricultural world today, presented as one of the keys to a successful green transition by the French and European public authorities. EURACTIV France explores the potential of agroecology in squaring this circle.
Sustainable farming offers a boost to rural Bulgarian communities
Family farming is no easy task, but one young Bulgarian couple has shown that sustainable farming can be a successful business venture, while also helping to revive one of the EU’s poorest regions. EURACTIV Bulgaria reports.
Green Deal poses ‘opportunities and threats’ to Spanish farming, stakeholders warn
The European Green Deal poses both opportunities and challenges to Spanish farmers, stakeholders have warned, who highlight that Spain needs more support in the transition towards a more sustainable model of agriculture. EURACTIV's partner EFE Agro reports.
Germany eyes new animal welfare levy to help raise standards in livestock farming
Germany is considering ways to fund an increased ambition in animal welfare standards, including a new levy on animal welfare, which has raised eyebrows among German farmers who are concerned they will be exposed to unfair competition. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Sustainable farming ambitions: between the CAP and the Green Deal
After years of negotiations, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for reaching a deal on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). However, much has changed in the EU policy landscape when it comes to...
Portugal optimistic CAP reform talks could see breakthrough soon
Portugal is optimistic an agreement can soon be reached on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the country's Agriculture Minister Maria do Céu Antunes told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.
Agrifood Brief: Here come the girls
Welcome to EURACTIV’s AgriFood Brief, your weekly update on all things Agriculture & Food in the EU. You can subscribe here if you haven’t done so yet. This week: EURACTIV spoke with Portuguese agricultural minister Maria do Céu Antunes, who is the current chair...
Portuguese presidency calls ‘super trilogue’ to seek CAP breakthrough
Portugal's agriculture minister Maria do Céu Antunes will convene by the end of March a joint negotiation meeting with all the three European parliament's rapporteurs to bring about a breakthrough in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) talks.
Hungary: Greens are ‘gunning’ for EU agricultural subsidies system
Hungary's agriculture ministry has launched a scathing attack on the Greens/EFA political group after the publication of a damning report detailing the misuse of EU farming subsidy money in the country.
Systemic misuse of EU agri grants in Central-Eastern Europe, report finds
Common agricultural subsidies continue to be systematically misused across countries in Central and Eastern Europe, despite numerous attempts by the European Commission to remediate the issue, according to a new report commissioned by the Greens/EFA political group.
EU’s family farming model at risk of dying out, warns MEP
Family farming as we know it is under threat and this may be the last generation of EU family farmers, according to Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, who raised concerns over land concentration and called for a larger safety net for small farms.
Fight over inclusion of labour rights in CAP heats up
The ongoing debate over the inclusion of provisions on workers' rights in the reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has kicked up a notch with the publication of a letter from more than 300 European organisations advocating for social conditionality.
Farm To Fork – Can it lead to a ‘gold-standard food system’ in Europe, focused on SDGs?
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal, aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.
Agrifood Brief: The apple of EU discord
In a recently published Parliament survey, agriculture, food and fisheries have emerged as a major area of disagreement between Brussels and the EU capitals.
MEPs to extend support to wine sector amid COVID, US tariffs uncertainty
European lawmakers have backed the Commission's proposal to extend the length of an aid package for winegrowers by an additional year.
Social conditionality set to be sticking point in CAP negotiations
EU agriculture ministers have voiced concern over the inclusion of social conditionality in the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the EU's farming subsidies programme, while stakeholders warn that this must not be forfeited in favour of clinching a quick deal.
Agricultural Statistics Explained
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