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French dairy farmers sour after milk origin labelling scrapped
A decision by France's top court to annul the obligation to label the origin of milk has provoked outrage in France. Dairy farmers and politicians are particularly sour about the move, calling it an "unacceptable step backwards." EURACTIV France reports.
‘From grass to glass’: how dairy can go green
Polluting emissions have long been a concern in the dairy industry, with methane released from cow belches and flatulence fueling global warming, causing floods and droughts, which in turn impacts on production.
French dairy giant accused of polluting country’s rivers for years
Investigation alleges Lactalis breached environmental regulations at several plants and released milk derivatives that killed fish. EURACTIV's media partner, The Guardian, reports.
EU Court: Origin labelling for food allowed only if ‘justified’
National measures requiring mandatory labelling of origin and provenance for foodstuff are allowed under the EU law but needs to be justified, Europe's highest court has found.
Collaborative initiative aims to improve sustainability of EU dairy farming
Eight agricultural sector leaders have announced Farming for Generations, a global collaboration to support dairy farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices that preserve and renew our planet’s resources, respect animal welfare and ensure the long-term economic viability of farms for the next generation.
Commission gives go-ahead to Italy’s milk plan, anticipates new EU cap for state aid
Support measures to help sheep milk prices recover are not state aid, said Italy’s Minister Centinaio after a meeting with EU Commissioner Hogan, who prepared the ground for increasing the ceilings up to which agriculture state aid can be provided.
Czech food producers call for reinstating EU milk quotas
A number of factors ranging from the end of milk quotas to economic sanctions against Russia and Brexit, have put pressure on the EU milk market, leading Czech industry experts to call for reinstating the quota system. EURACTIV Czech Republic reports.
Senegalese milk production trying to find its way
In Senegal, the dairy sector is facing competition from cheap European exports - that makes its development much harder, EURACTIV France reports.
German farmers to get €340m state aid for drought-caused harvest losses
Farmers in Germany who have suffered harvest losses of 30% or more due to the ongoing drought will get a total of €340 million in state aid, a half of the estimated damage, Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner told a press...
Dairy farmers demand EU action on milk prices
Europe’s dairy farmers gathered in front of the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels on Thursday (26 October) to demand measures to improve their income security in the face of recurring crises in the sector.
Greece to impose country of origin labelling on milk in 2018
Greece plans to make country of origin labelling on milk mandatory from 2018, joining the growing trend of more precise food labelling in EU countries, which has angered the food industry.
Commission merges healthy food schemes at school to cut red tape
The European Commission announced on Tuesday (1 August) that it would merge the milk and fruit and vegetables schemes currently provided separately to schoolchildren across Europe.
Farming innovation is staple for Europe’s food security
As the United Nations celebrate World Milk Day, Ramiro Cabral highlights a seemingly impossible challenge: producing more food in a manner that uses less land, water, feed and energy, all the while ensuring animal welfare.
FAO prepares to open carbon markets to the milk sector
Small-scale milk producers could soon have access to the carbon markets, thanks to a new methodology developed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). EURACTIV's partner Journal de l'Environnement reports.
Avoiding milk losses with healthier cows
One in three dairy cows in Europe suffer from disease, causing more than five billion milk servings to be discarded annually, writes Ramiro Cabral.
Milk production in the EU: Holding on to the fantasy, or facing the truth?
Recent protests about the falling price of milk have turned the spotlight on the dairy sector. But large scale dairy farming has the potential to exacerbate existing problems, writes Olga Kikou.
Milk crisis drives wedge between France and Germany
France is urging the Commission to increase the price it pays farmers for surplus milk. But most other countries, including Germany, refuse to return to a regulated market. EURACTIV France reports.
Europe must come to grips with the CAP
The European Union has adopted a piecemeal approach to the crises hitting the bloc’s milk and livestock sector, write Yves Madre and Luc Vernet.
EU stockpiling does little to resolve agricultural crisis
French farming unions want a higher price for pork and milk, but the European Commission is instead exploring new markets to compensate for declining consumption in the EU. EURACTIV France reports. VideoPromoted content
Commission unveils new plan to combat obesity
In its fight against obesity among school children, the European Commission launched a proposal on Thursday to strengthen the declining consumption of fruit and milk among young people. Aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles, the new plan will bring together the EU's currently separate programmes on milk and fruit under a new single scheme.
Serbia turns EU investors into scapegoats
EU investors seem to be paying a price for economic or political difficulties in Serbia, which officially applied for European Union membership two years ago. The European Commission and Parliament are keeping a close eye on developments, but recent examples show continuing risks for foreign investors.
EU advised to table rules for dairy contracts
After eight months of brainstorming, an EU expert group has drummed up seven recommendations to stabilise the dairy market and ensure a fair income for producers.
France unveils farm aid plan, calls for EU dairy regulation
French President Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday (27 October) pledged €1.65 billion in support for France's struggling farm sector and urged the EU to move faster in reinforcing dairy regulations.