ASAP assessment September 2024
The September edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
High yield expectations for spring cereals in Kazakhstan
The production forecast for wheat and barley is more than 30% above the 5-year average and more than 50% above...
Average summer crop season in Türkiye
Weather conditions in Türkiye were mixed for winter crop growth, whereas favourable conditions prevailed for summer crops. Yield estimates for...
Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
Record temperatures and low rainfall have had impacts on food security, livelihoods, and energy production in many world regions.
Weather extremes cause low wheat and maize yields in Russia
Hot, dry, and overly wet conditions made an end to several years of (near-)record-high yields of winter cereals and grain...
Average summer crop season
Weather conditions in Türkiye were mixed for winter crop growth, whereas favourable conditions prevailed for summer crops. Yield estimates for...
Protecting our EU food integrity standards with cutting-edge technology
New report recommends advanced technologies to ensure the integrity of our food from farm to fork.
Navigating Novel Foods: what EFSA’s updated guidance means for safety assessments
What was EFSA asked to do? The European Commission tasked EFSA with updating the guidance on how to prepare and...
Landscape features in agricultural land: what is the extent?
Landscape features in agricultural land can improve biodiversity and support ecosystem services. We have consistently quantified their areas in the...
Extended Deadline: European Commission call for EFSA’s next Executive Director
The Executive Director is the legal representative and public face of EFSA and is accountable to the EFSA Management Board....
Agricultural prices continued to decrease in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, agricultural prices in the EU declined for both outputs and inputs not related to...
Worsened yield outlook for grain maize and sunflowers
Worsened yield outlook for grain maize and sunflowers
Comissão propõe 120 milhões de EUR de apoio aos agricultores afetados por fenómenos meteorológicos adversos na Bulgária, Alemanha, Estónia, Itália e Roménia
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 23 Sep 2024 A Comissão propôs hoje a afetação de 119,7 milhões de EUR da...
Severe drought affected summer crops yield outlook in Ukraine
Severe drought affects summer crops yield outlook in Ukraine
Severe drought led to below-average yield outlook for summer crops
Severe drought led to below-average yield outlook for summer crops
President von der Leyen calls for greater realisation of the value of our ecosystems at the DLD Conference
European Commission News Brussels, 16 Sep 2024 President von der Leyen gave a keynote speech in Munich on Friday, in...
EFSA identifies 12 bark and ambrosia beetle species posing high risk to EU plant health
Part of the subfamily of bark and ambrosia beetles known as Scolytinae, this high-risk group of pests could enter the...
EFSA’s Advisory Forum supports Europe’s Research Agenda
Europe’s national food authorities have called for a continuous research and innovation (R&I) investment in generating the scientific knowledge needed...
ASAP assessment August 2024
The August edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
Diálogo estratégico sobre o futuro da agricultura da UE apresenta o seu relatório final à presidente Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 04 Sep 2024 A presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, recebeu hoje...
European Commission launches call for EFSA’s next Executive Director
The Executive Director is the legal representative and public face of EFSA and is accountable to the EFSA Management Board....
Severe impacts of hot conditions in the south
Difficult end of season for winter crops in the north
EU land use footprint: modelling the land needed for EU consumption
JRC model estimates EU imports use cropland the size of Spain to sustain consumption needs
Agriculture: check your facts with our new tool
What proportion of the EU’s farmers are young farmers? How common are small farms in the EU? Which EU countries...
ASAP assessment July 2024
The July edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
Economic development key to reducing Africa’s crop water footprint
Africa’s water footprint would be reduced by 34% in 2030 as compared to 2016 due to an expected 60% increase...
EU potato production: downward trend but uptick in 2023
In 2023, 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes were harvested in the EU, a slight increase compared with 2022 when 47.5...
Water excess in the west; hot and dry in the east
Water excess in the west; hot and dry in the east
Comissão atribui 77 milhões de EUR em apoio de emergência aos agricultores na Áustria, na Chéquia, na Polónia e em Portugal
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 09 Jul 2024 A Comissão propôs hoje mobilizar 77 milhões de EUR da reserva agrícola...
High yield forecasts for cereals in Kazakhstan
High yield forecasts for cereals in Kazakhstan
ASAP assessment June 2024
The June edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
Avian flu: cases on the decline in Europe, surveillance recommended in view of upcoming season
The improvement of the situation in Europe may be linked to several factors and needs further investigation. These may include:...
Reducing pesticide use: more data and innovative solutions needed
Data and estimates of the costs and benefits, as well as new business models are key to reducing plant protection...
Difficult start to summer lowers EU crop yield prospects
Difficult start to summer lowers EU crop yield prospects
EFSA updates Independence Policy
EFSA’s Management Board approved the updated policy at its meeting in June 2024. Pamela Byrne, chair of the Board sub-group...
EU organic farming: 16.9 million hectares in 2022
The area used for organic agricultural production in the EU continues to increase, and in 2022 reached 16.9 million hectares...
Below-average outlook for winter crops in Ukraine
Adverse weather, including a rain deficit in May and a June heatwave, has compromised winter crop yields in Ukraine, with...
ASAP assessment May 2024
The May edition of the JRC’s Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
How much milk does the EU produce?
EU farms produced an estimated 160.0 million tonnes of raw milk in 2022. Most of the raw milk production in the EU is delivered to...
Comissão clarifica apoio aos agricultores em caso de acontecimentos meteorológicos excecionais
European Commission Comunicado de imprensa Brussels, 30 May 2024 A Comissão adotou hoje uma comunicação que clarifica o recurso a...
