EU 2026 livestock production trends
It is forecast that the production of most types of livestock will decline in 2026. In the second half (semester)...
Avian influenza: detections in birds decline across the EU
Wild birds and poultry Between 29 November 2025 and 27 February 2026, authorities reported 406 outbreaks of HPAI in domestic...
Agricultural prices down in Q4 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural output that EU farmers got at the farm gate...
Comissão apresenta novo instrumento de IA para combater os alertas agroalimentares e a fraude alimentar
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 10 Mar 2026 A Comissão Europeia lançou uma nova plataforma de inteligência artificial (IA),...
Positive yield expectations for EU winter cereals
Winter crops remain generally resilient, with overall good yield prospects at the EU level and exceptionally high expectations in Spain,...
Drought and conflict drive acute food insecurity in East Africa; mixed winter cereal prospects for the Middle East
The February edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
Comissão congratula-se com acordo político sobre o reforço da posição dos agricultores na cadeia de abastecimento alimentar
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 06 Mar 2026 A Comissão Europeia congratula-se com o acordo político alcançado ontem entre...
Latest Xylella control options reviewed – have your say!
The draft analyses show that EU‑approved synthetic active substances currently demonstrate the most consistent effects in reducing vector survival, while...
Winter crops fare well despite cold and wet episodes
Cold waves cause challenging conditions for winter crops in northern and eastern Europe. Rainfall boosts cereal prospects in the Maghreb.
Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveals rural regions that excel
EU urban regions lead in R&D investments, patents, trademarks and industrial designs, but some rural regions buck the trend of...
Key figures on food chain – agriculture’s value added
Key figures on the European food chain – 2025 edition, published in December, traces the journey of our food from...
New Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) strengthens cooperation between EFSA and FAO
The agreement reflects a common objective: ensuring that innovation drives competitiveness while maintaining the highest standards of safety. Amid rapid...
EFSA and ECDC rapid outbreak assessment on cereulide incident: likelihood of exposure low
Key scientific findings Reported cases As of 13 February 2026, seven countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Spain and the...
Key figures on food chain – EU’s fishing fleet
Key figures on the European food chain – 2025 edition, published in December, traces the journey of our food from...
Fish and seafood consumption in the EU: awareness of dietary advice on mercury
The European Commission asked EFSA to carry out a survey across the EU, before and after some countries updated their...
Veterinary drug residues in food: what’s the latest in the EU?
EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products shows continued high compliance with...
Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis
Around 4.6 million people are already affected and over 135,000 displaced in Somalia.
Provisional safe level for cannabidiol as a novel food
The European Commission considers that CBD qualifies as a novel food provided it meets the conditions of EU legislation on...
Lectins in food: undercooked beans pose health risk, says EFSA
O artigo foi publicado originalmente em EFSA.
EU agricultural land price increased by 6.1% in 2024
In 2024, the average price of 1 hectare of arable land in the EU was an estimated €15 224, an...
Meat intended for freezing: EFSA assesses bacterial growth in meat before it reaches consumers
The way meat is stored by food business operators before it reaches consumers can affect how bacteria grow. This applies...
Climate change could expose over 1 billion people to food crises by 2100
Conflict and inequality could more than triple end-century exposure to food crises compared to sustainability and mitigation scenarios.
Presidente von der Leyen desloca-se ao Paraguai para assinar o acordo comercial UE-Mercosul
A Presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, encontra-se hoje no Rio de Janeiro, iniciando uma viagem ao Brasil...
Key figures on food chain – employment in agriculture
Key figures on the European food chain – 2025 edition, published in December, traces the journey of our food from...
3% increase in agricultural prices in 2025
Early estimates for 2025 suggest that the average price of agricultural goods (output) in the EU went up by 3%...
EU agricultural labour productivity up by 9.2% in 2025
In 2025, the index of agricultural labour productivity in the EU increased by an estimated 9.2% compared with the previous...
O financiamento recorde da UE para 2026 impulsiona a promoção agroalimentar à medida que a Comissão lança uma nova campanha alimentar
European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Dec 2025 The Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities...
EFSA: introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe very unlikely, but vigilance urged
Possible mitigation measures for animal health As requested by the European Commission, EFSA focussed on the risk of infection of...
Simpler food and feed safety rules while upholding high health standards and boosting competitiveness of EU producers
European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Dec 2025 The European Commission has today proposed a package of measures to streamline...
Questions and answers on the simplification of food and feed safety rules
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 16 Dec 2025 What’s the goal of the Food and Feed Safety simplification package?...
Key Figures on the European food chain – 2025 edition
Did you know that the EU produced 258 million tonnes of cereals, 162 million tonnes of raw milk and 21...
Avian influenza: new outbreaks expected in Europe until winter ends
Between 6 September and 28 November 2025, 442 outbreaks of HPAI were reported in domestic birds and 2,454 outbreaks in...
Microplastics: European Parliament requests scientific advice from EFSA
EFSA experts will review the latest evidence on microplastics, including how microplastics enter and affect the human body; how they...
Serious Listeria infections rising in Europe, EU report warns
Every year, thousands of people across Europe fall ill after eating contaminated food, with eggs, meat and ready-to-eat (RTE) food...
Commission announces reinforcement of controls on products imported into the EU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Dec 2025 Today, the European Commission announced a reinforcement of controls on food, animal...
Europe’s fire season is expanding, new JRC report shows
Facing this growing challenge will require a more proactive fire suppression approach.
ASAP assessment November 2025
The November edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
Which EU regions have the highest agricultural output?
In 2023, the EU’s total agricultural output was valued at €537 billion. Data show that 5 regions in the...
New criteria for greener and healthier public canteen menus
The JRC has published a new report on how to achieve healthy and sustainable meals in public institutions.
Have your say – dioxins and related PCBs
Dioxins and dioxin Persistent, chlorine-containing organic pollutant which occurs as by-product of industrial processes. It can accumulate in the food...
