Articles tagged with: Agriculture
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
01 Jun Feature
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
The war in Ukraine has cut off a crucial trade route between Moldova and Russia. For Moldovan apple growers, who export a large portion of their harvest to Russia, now is the time to look westward for new markets, reports Mădălin Necșuțu.
European Parliament backs CAP reform package
23 Nov
European Parliament backs CAP reform package
But European Commission’s proposals met strong opposition from Greens/EFA MEPs and some national delegations within the S&D
COP26: Global Methane Pledge will see new era of fast-track greenhouse gas emission reductions, says Maria Spyraki
03 Nov
COP26: Global Methane Pledge will see new era of fast-track greenhouse gas emission reductions, says Maria Spyraki
EP’s rapporteur on EU methane emissions strategy argues that time to act for a quick climate win is now
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
Farm to Fork Strategy: Food for thought
09 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: Food for thought
Ensuring the availability of food supplies at reasonable prices for consumers must continue to be a priority for EU agricultural policy, writes Herbert Dorfmann.
Farm to Fork Strategy: A food chain revolution
09 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: A food chain revolution
There is a lot at stake with the Farm to Fork Strategy as it must not only fight the symptoms of climate change and biodiversity loss brought about by our food system, but it must also tackle the causes, writes Sarah Wiener.
Farm to Fork Strategy: Solving Europe’s food system challenges
07 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: Solving Europe’s food system challenges
We need to get the Farm to Fork Strategy right if we want a healthier, more balanced, and sustainable European food system, writes Clara Aguilera.
Final battlelines drawn as talks over EU’s future farm policy enter home stretch
26 May
Final battlelines drawn as talks over EU’s future farm policy enter home stretch
On Wednesday EU farm ministers and MEPs were due to hold concurrent talks in a bid to thrash out a deal on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Tilly Metz interview: Animal Farm 2.0
26 May
Tilly Metz interview: Animal Farm 2.0
A long-time advocate for animal rights, Tilly Metz is working to create a Europe that focuses on less-but-better animal farming and one that faces up to the climate crisis while factoring in sustainability. Lorna Hutchinson reports.
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
31 Dec
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy is an ambitious one - as it needs to be - but its effective implementation will require much work and planning, writes Herbert Dorfmann.
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
19 Oct
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
New Strategy must balance the needs of food production with the environment if it is to succeed, argues Norbert Lins.
Mycotoxin contamination: why we need to take product safety seriously Partner Content
11 Sep
Mycotoxin contamination: why we need to take product safety seriously
As crop protection tools come under fire across Europe, there are impactful changes we can make to EU safety assessment of agriculture chemicals, that guarantee safe and affordable food for all, writes Bill Wirtz.