Issue 535 | 10 May 2021
10 May Agriculture & Food

Issue 535 | 10 May 2021

The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
by The Parliament Magazine
EU Biodiversity Strategy: A time of transformative change
11 May Agriculture & Food
EU Biodiversity Strategy: A time of transformative change
To combat climate change, EU must partner with ASEAN to tackle tropical deforestation
13 May Agriculture & Food
To combat climate change, EU must partner with ASEAN to tackle tropical deforestation
Green Trade War on Palm Oil – How EU’s palm oil ban is devastating livelihoods of farmers in the Global South
12 May Agriculture & Food
Green Trade War on Palm Oil – How EU’s palm oil ban is devastating livelihoods of farmers in the Global South
Can palm oil truly be sustainable? Malaysia offers a certification model we’ve been waiting for Sponsored
11 May Agriculture & Food
Can palm oil truly be sustainable? Malaysia offers a certification model we’ve been waiting for
The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is redefining the responsible supply chain from producer to consumer, writes Robert Hii.
In conversation with Hariri Sadiman, a smallholder palm oil farmer Sponsored
05 May Agriculture & Food
In conversation with Hariri Sadiman, a smallholder palm oil farmer
For a smallholder farmer, the MSPO certification scheme brings greater awareness of the need to care for the environment and biodiversity, Hariri Sadiman says.
Covid-19 has sparked a wave of ethical consumerism, now it’s up to industries to follow Sponsored
04 May Agriculture & Food
Covid-19 has sparked a wave of ethical consumerism, now it’s up to industries to follow
Certification - like Malaysia’s MSPO - is a vital resource for ethical consumers and environmental sustainability, says Mariam Harutyunyan.
Science, not sanctions, will save our planet Sponsored
03 May Agriculture & Food
Science, not sanctions, will save our planet
Hard facts correct European palm oil misperceptions - and point the way to a sustainable biofuel strategy, argues Dr Nafeez Ahmed.
The European Parliament must protect the animal testing ban on cosmetics PM+
03 May Agriculture & Food
The European Parliament must protect the animal testing ban on cosmetics
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) must stop requesting animal testing on cosmetics ingredients and uphold the ban adopted by the European Union, writes Jeanne Laperrouze.
To avert climate catastrophe, we must look at deforestation drivers Sponsored
30 Apr Agriculture & Food
To avert climate catastrophe, we must look at deforestation drivers
Deforestation from beef and soy shows no signs of lessening, but Malaysian palm oil could offer another path, writes Isabel Schatzschneider.
Sustainability First Campaign - How palm oil certification and consumer action can tackle deforestation Sponsored
29 Apr Agriculture & Food
Sustainability First Campaign - How palm oil certification and consumer action can tackle deforestation
Through conscientious international partnerships, the EU can follow the promises of the Green Deal and pioneer a new chapter in environmentally responsible and future-oriented trade, explains Dr. Ibrahim Özdemir.
Why Human Connection is Key to Achieving Optimal Wellness PM+
27 Apr Agriculture & Food
Why Human Connection is Key to Achieving Optimal Wellness
Herbalife Nutrition’s independent distributors are helping people achieve their health goals thanks to their uniquely personal, relationship-based approach, explains Dr Kent Bradley.
EU commissioners welcome campaign to end caged farming
22 Apr Agriculture & Food
EU commissioners welcome campaign to end caged farming
The three commissioners were speaking in a public hearing on the European Citizens’ Initiative, ‘End the Cage Age’, which has now been signed by 1.4 million people across all Member States.
Time to give animal vaccination a booster PM+
19 Apr Agriculture & Food
Time to give animal vaccination a booster
The Coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of the relationship between animal and human health and the crucial role that preventative measures can play in ensuring that “normal” life returns, writes AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller.
Campaigners to step up efforts to ban use of cages for farmed animals
14 Apr Agriculture & Food
Campaigners to step up efforts to ban use of cages for farmed animals
Renewed calls for a ban will come when Parliament holds a hearing on the ‘End the Cage Age’ European Citizens’ Initiative.
Making animal welfare a priority
01 Apr Agriculture & Food
Making animal welfare a priority
The misapplication of EU animal transport legislation poses a great threat to animal welfare. But before tightening EU law, we must first ensure its correct application, argues Marlene Mortler.
MEPs throw weight behind ‘End the Cage Age’ campaign
18 Mar Agriculture & Food
MEPs throw weight behind ‘End the Cage Age’ campaign
A letter to the European Commission supports calls for the executive to propose a phase-out of the use of cages for farmed animals, starting with laying hens.
A desperate need for new solutions in the EU Methane Strategy
18 Mar Agriculture & Food
A desperate need for new solutions in the EU Methane Strategy
Technological developments, such as methane hoods coupled with alternative feed compositions, could allow us to reduce agricultural methane emissions; however, scaling back on livestock will not solve the problem, argues Asger Christensen.
Senior MEP says recent case of live animals transported at sea demonstrates ‘urgent need’ for major crackdown
15 Mar Agriculture & Food
Senior MEP says recent case of live animals transported at sea demonstrates ‘urgent need’ for major crackdown
Thomas Waitz says he was incensed by the suffering of a shipload of animals who were stranded at sea for over two and a half months.
MEPs throw weight behind call to end use of cages for farmed animals in EU
25 Feb Agriculture & Food
MEPs throw weight behind call to end use of cages for farmed animals in EU
Over 300 million farmed animals are kept in cages each year in the EU.
The European Commission’s proposed ban on Aloe sets a dangerous precedent for natural products PM+
05 Feb Agriculture & Food
The European Commission’s proposed ban on Aloe sets a dangerous precedent for natural products
With consumers increasingly seeking natural products such as Aloe to remain healthy longer, the European Federation of Associations of Health Products Manufacturers (EHPM) raises important concerns regarding the EU’s scientific evaluation of this botanical. The European Parliament in the ENVI Committee addressed for the first time this topic in an exchange of views on 14 January and voted on an objection on 27 January.
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health PM+
19 Jan Agriculture & Food
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health
With the “Green Deal”, Europe puts sustainability at the heart of its scientific, cultural and economic development. This is not just an abstract idea, but a concrete opportunity to promote a new economic and social system that reverses the effects of the current extractive model of development, a model which is reliant on the destruction of environmental resources and the use of substances that are not part of the ecosystem. The Green Deal is a vital opportunity - the only route available - which should also be applied in the health and therapy sector. It is a vision that Aboca has been pursuing ever since it was founded.
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
31 Dec Agriculture & Food
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
Reformed CAP and European Green Deal, must be aligned to help EU achieve new, more sustainable agriculture and livestock farming, says Spanish deputy.
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
31 Dec Agriculture & Food
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.
Putting One Health thinking at the heart of the European Green Deal PM+
03 Nov Agriculture & Food
Putting One Health thinking at the heart of the European Green Deal
The Coronavirus pandemic has shown us why we need closer cooperation between veterinary and human health sectors, writes Roxane Feller.
Protecting the vulnerable from the effects of climate change
29 Oct Agriculture & Food
Protecting the vulnerable from the effects of climate change
The impact of climate change on developing countries demands a coordinated European response, explains Monica Silvana.
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
28 Oct Agriculture & Food
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
As rapporteur of the European Climate Law, Jytte Guteland is keenly aware of the climate struggles facing our planet. She tells Lorna Hutchinson of her determination to build a more sustainable future.
EU struggles to hold Member States to account over animal transport breaches
27 Oct Agriculture & Food
EU struggles to hold Member States to account over animal transport breaches
MEPs voice concern about the injury and suffering caused to animals during transport across Europe.