Articles tagged with: Farming
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
22 Mar Feature
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
EU member states failed to reach an agreement on extending tariff waivers for Ukraine’s agricultural sector, giving European farmers a win – at least for now.
Why a contentious EU trade deal with South America could benefit European farmers   
26 Jan Feature
Why a contentious EU trade deal with South America could benefit European farmers   
From France to Romania, European farmers are taking to the streets over competition, taxes, climate regulations and red tape. One major sticking point is the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences Partner Content
05 Jul
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences
With the EU proposing new measures to cut the use of pesticides by 50% this could lead to a spike in illicit trade warns Maria Chaplia.
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
Next generation livestock farming Partner Content
24 Jun
Next generation livestock farming
The animal health sector supports an integrated, digital approach to increase efficiency and production in farm management, yet incentives for innovation are needed, Marta Pacheco reports.
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.