A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
05 May Agriculture & Food

A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products

Here's your quick guide to the EU's draft deforestation legislation, what's at stake and what's coming up next
by Natalia Pujalte
Closing the loop on steel packaging
28 Mar Agriculture & Food
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model
15 Mar Agriculture & Food
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment?
31 Jan Agriculture & Food
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment?
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
12 Dec Agriculture & Food
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
The European Commission’s communication on the future of food and farming leaves too many questions unanswered, says Czesław Adam Siekierski.
Farming: An EU success story
12 Dec Agriculture & Food
Farming: An EU success story
The communication on future food and farming indicates the way forward for EU farming, says Jerzy Plewa.
Charles Tannock: Resolve Irish Brexit border impasse with Northern Irish referendum
04 Dec Agriculture & Food
Charles Tannock: Resolve Irish Brexit border impasse with Northern Irish referendum
New Poll best way forward in finding solution to ‘hard border’ uncertainties, argues British Tory deputy Charles Tannock.
EU renews Glyphosate licence for five more years
28 Nov Agriculture & Food
EU renews Glyphosate licence for five more years
Member states break deadlock over controversial weedkiller's continued use
 
Antimicrobial Resistance: A silent tsunami
15 Nov Agriculture & Food
Antimicrobial Resistance: A silent tsunami
The increasing use of antibiotics is a public health and animal husbandry time bomb, reports Brian Johnson
EU Member states fail to reach agreement on glyphosate licence renewal
10 Nov Agriculture & Food
EU Member states fail to reach agreement on glyphosate licence renewal
Member states have failed to agree on the European Commission’s proposal to renew the herbicide glyphosate’s licence for five years.
MEP awards 2018: Judging panel announced
08 Nov Agriculture & Food
MEP awards 2018: Judging panel announced
The Parliament Magazine is proud to unveil the judging panel for the 2018 MEP awards.
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
06 Nov Agriculture & Food
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
Terry Reintke interview, Sexual Harassment and equality, COP23 Climate change talks, Rethinking Recycling: Circular Economy,  COPD Awareness Day, Electrification of Transport, Commissioner Karmenu Vella and the 'Our Ocean' Conference, Antibiotic Awareness Day, 5 questions with Cecilia Malmström and more...
How the animal health industry takes action on One Health PM+
06 Nov Agriculture & Food
How the animal health industry takes action on One Health
One Health, is more than just a buzzword, argues AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
06 Nov Agriculture & Food
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
Protein crops are the solution Europe needs to ensure its agriculture is healthy and sustainable, says György Hölvényi.
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
30 Oct Agriculture & Food
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct Agriculture & Food
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
Member states delay glyphosate decision
25 Oct Agriculture & Food
Member states delay glyphosate decision
A final decision on whether the EU will renew the license for glyphosate, the controversial weed killer, has now been postponed until next month.
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
24 Oct Agriculture & Food
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
Parliament has formally objected to the Commission’s proposal to extend the EU licence for glyphosate-based herbicides by 10 years.
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’ PM+
23 Oct Agriculture & Food
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’
Bioplastics are a key element in Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, writes Hasso von Pogrell
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
23 Oct Agriculture & Food
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
To truly benefit farmers and foster innovation, the new EU fertilisers regulation must be technologically neutral, says Jan Huitema.
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
23 Oct Agriculture & Food
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
23 Oct Agriculture & Food
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
Elżbieta Bieńkowska interview, New Industrial Policy Strategy, Mental Health, Sustainable Innovation,Biofuels,Energy Union, Cardiovascular Disease, Cohesion Policy, SME Week, 5 questions with Marek Plura and more.
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
20 Oct Agriculture & Food
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
Policymakers and the animal health industry have a duty to work together, says EU's health and food safety Commissioner
The Emperor’s new clothes PM+
16 Oct Agriculture & Food
The Emperor’s new clothes
It’s neither wise nor safe for EU policymakers to dismiss new breeding techniques as ‘dangerous’ without any real consideration of the facts, argues Hannes Kollist.
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
16 Oct Agriculture & Food
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge Interview, Gender Equality, Health and Safety, Future of Food, Spirit Drinks Regulation, Brexit, Energy Labelling, Plastics Strategy, 5 questions with Antanas Guoga and more.
Farmers need closer cooperation with food supply chain
10 Oct Agriculture & Food
Farmers need closer cooperation with food supply chain
Agriculture is under increasing pressure both to produce more food, and preserve the environment, writes Paolo De Castro.
Food safety: EU must build on its strengths
10 Oct Agriculture & Food
Food safety: EU must build on its strengths
Improving food safety has been a continuous process for the EU, and it must build on its strengths in this area, says Adina Vălean.
Regional Review | September 2017
03 Oct Agriculture & Food
Regional Review | September 2017
European Week of Regions and Cities 2017, Karl-Heinz Lambertz Interview, Future of Europe, Erasmus, Corina Creţu interview, Cohesion Policy, RegioStars, Regional Focus on Brittany, Markku Markkula, 5Qs with Mechelen mayor Bart Somers and more...