Protecting bees: a new way forward for risk assessment
EFSA has taken a major step forward in its efforts to help reverse the decline of insect pollinators in Europe...
Population projections: urban growth, rural decline
Populations are projected to grow in almost three out of five urban regions of the European Union (EU), whereas they...
New Genomic Techniques: the EU paving the way ahead
Following the publication of the Commission’s study on New Genomic Techniques on 29 April, Deputy Director-General Claire Bury, discusses the...
Pacto Ecológico Europeu: Comissão adota orientações estratégicas para uma aquicultura sustentável e competitiva na UE
A Comissão adotou novas orientações estratégicas para uma aquicultura na UE mais sustentável e competitiva. As orientações proporcionam uma
CAP measures play an important role in supporting farm income
Direct income support strongly contributes to stabilising farm income, with direct payments and support to areas facing natural constraints playing...
January 2021 sees decline in agri-food trade
In January 2021, EU agri-food exports decreased by 11% compared to January 2020, reaching a total value of €13.5 billion....
Xylella fastidiosa: ‘applied research’ the key to success
“We need to translate this week of intense thinking into action.” Those were the words of Claude Bragard, chair of...
Commission extends CAP check flexibilities for 2021
With restrictions still in place across the EU, the Commission adopted today rules to extend to 2021 flexibilities for carrying...
How much do governments spend on fire-protection?
In 2020, 262 200 persons were employed as firefighters in the 22 EU Member States with available data, representing 0.1%...
Biotecnologias: Comissão procura debate aberto sobre novas técnicas genómicas – estudo demonstra potencial para agricultura sustentável e necessidade de novas políticas
A Comissão Europeia publicou hoje, a pedido do Conselho, um estudo sobre novas técnicas genómicas (NTG). O estudo mostra que...
African swine fever: risks from feed, bedding and transport
EFSA’s latest advice on African swine fever looks at the risk of the virus being introduced to non-affected regions of...
Commission adopts new rules for CAP fruit and vegetable support scheme
The Commission adopted new rules to simplify the common agricultural policy (CAP)’s fruit and vegetable support scheme, and in particular,...
Sales of pesticides in the EU down by 6% in 2019
In 2019, the volume of pesticides sold in the EU reached the lowest level since the start of the data...
Animal transport: help us prepare our assessment
EFSA is gathering the views of stakeholders in the early stages of our scientific assessment on the welfare of animals...
Performance of agricultural sector
In 2020, the agricultural sector contributed an estimated EUR 171.9 billion towards the EU’s GDP, the equivalent of 1.3% of...
European Commission registers Χαλλούμι/Halloumi/Hellim as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Today, the European Commission adopted a package of two measures regarding an important Cypriot heritage: Χαλλούμι/Halloumi/Hellim. First, the Commission registered
Ageing of Europe’s farmers remains a major challenge in rural areas
In 2016, for every farm manager under 40 there were three farm managers over the age of 65 in the...
2020 a year of stability for EU agri-food trade
Over the course of 2020, the value of EU agri-food exports increased to €184.3 billion (a growth of 1.4% compared...
Short-term outlook: favourable prospects for EU agricultural sectors
The first 2021 edition of the short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets concludes that the EU agricultural sector showed resilience throughout the...
Questions and answers: actions to boost organic production
Agriculture is at the heart of the European Green Deal and has an essential role to play in the transition...
Pacto Ecológico Europeu: Comissão apresenta ações para estimular a produção biológica
A Comissão apresentou hoje um Plano de Ação para o desenvolvimento da produção biológica. O objetivo geral deste plano é estimular...
Veterinary drug residues: compliance still high
Data on the presence of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food show high rates of...
38% of the EU is covered with forests
Today is the International Day of Forests, which is celebrated every year on 21 March to raise awareness of the...
Long-term vision for rural areas: Europeans share their views on rural areas
Improved infrastructure, especially in terms of public transport, is among the most pressing needs for rural areas. Farming is seen...
Females in the field: more women managing farms across Europe
The number of women in farming has been slowly increasing in recent years. The most recent data
Commission publishes study on information measures under the common agricultural policy
The information policy on the common agricultural policy (CAP) was successful in improving understanding and perceptions of the policy
African swine fever: devising an ‘exit strategy’ for affected countries
EFSA has devised surveillance strategies that will help countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) to determine when the virus...
Commission publishes study on geographical indications (GI) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) protected in the EU
The EU framework on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSGs) is effective in reaching its objectives and provides...
European Commission seeks feedback on future plan to ensure food supply and food security in times of crisis
Today, the European Commission launched a targeted consultation on a contingency plan to ensure food supply and food security across the EU...
EU-China agreement protecting geographical indications enters into force
Today the EU-China bilateral agreement, protecting geographical indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force. The agreement protects around 200...
Avian influenza: 25 EU/EEA countries affected, latest report shows
Around 1,000 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were reported in 25 EU/EEA countries and the UK between 8...
Stable EU agri-food trade continues throughout January-November 2020
From January to November 2020, the value of EU27 agri-food exports totalled €168.5 billion (a rise of 0.9% compared to...
Publication of the evaluation study on the CAP’s impact on knowledge exchange and advisory activities
Common agricultural policy (CAP) measures are generally effective, efficient, relevant, coherent and add value with regard to knowledge exchange and...
Oferta de emprego – Administradores no domínio da agricultura sustentável e do desenvolvimento rural – Bruxelas
É especialista no domínio da agricultura sustentável e do desenvolvimento rural? Gostaria de ter uma carreira internacional e de trabalhar numa...
Commission publishes study on the CAP’s impact on the development of rural areas regarding socioeconomic aspects
Through its various measures and instruments, the common agricultural policy (CAP) can contribute to a balanced territorial development and the...
Commission publishes report on implementation of EU promotion policy for agri-food products
The promotion policy for agri-food products has been consistent with its objectives. It has increased competitiveness of the sector and...
Commission publishes study on the CAP’s impact on soil
Thanks to the common agricultural policy (CAP), requirements are in place to reduce the use of plant protection products through...
O Acordo comercial entre a UE e o Japão celebra o segundo aniversário reforçando ainda mais os laços
O dia 1 de fevereiro assinala o segundo aniversário do Acordo de Parceria Económica (APE) UE-Japão. O Comité Misto instituído...
Comissão organiza consulta sobre nova estratégia da UE para as florestas
No âmbito do Pacto Ecológico EuropeuVer esta ligação noutra línguaEN•••, a Comissão publicou hoje uma consulta pública sobre o desenvolvimento de uma nova...
Launch of calls for proposals to promote European agri-food products at home and abroad
Today, the European Commission launched the calls for proposals for European agri-food promotion programmes, in the EU and abroad. This...
