Europe needs a common vision for the future of its agri-food systems
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 7 March 2018. On March 6th 2018, Farm Europe presented at the European Parliament in Brussels the...
Communication on the future CAP: a “basis for discussion”, but…
Brussels, February 20th. As a continuation of a previous discussion (January 29th) on the future of Europe’s post-2020 agricultural policy...
Thoughts and reflections on the next MFF ongoing debate
Is there a strategy which combines the need to finance new challenges by recognizing the importance and role of “the...
BREXIT: GOOD NEWS, BUT MANY QUESTIONS REMAIN
The recent agreement between the European Commission and the UK on the first phase of the Brexit negotiations is good...
Farm Europe: “The Future of Agriculture and food” deserves better than a technocratic discussion about a proposal to renacionalize
The “New Delivery Mechanism”, which is central in the European Commission’s communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy...
“The future of agriculture and food” deserves better
PRESS RELEASE 29 November, 2017 “The future of agriculture and food” deserves better than a technocratic discussion about a proposal...
Global Food Forum : A window of opportunity for EU agriculture has opened up ‒ can we seize it?
This weekend, the 2nd edition of the Global Food Forum, organised by Farm Europe in partnership with Confagricoltura, brought together around...
A window of opportunity for agriculture has opened up ‒ can we seize it?
This weekend, the 2nd edition of the Global Food Forum, organised by Farm Europe in partnership with Confagricoltura, brought together around...
Omnibus: a significant step forward for the Common Agricultural Policy
The compromise reached yesterday between the 3 institutions of the European Union on the agricultural component of the Omnibus regulation...
A promising step forward in the debate on the Renewable Energy Directive
Farm Europe’s Green Energy Platfrom welcomes the opinion approved yesterday by the agricultural committee of the European Parliament on the...
Lack of ambition and perspective in the reflexion paper on the finances of the EU
Posted on 12/09/201712/09/2017 - Posted by Yves Madre On the 28th June, the European Commission (EC) published a Reflection Paper...
Farm Europe launches the Green Energy Platform
Posted on 20/06/2017 - Posted by Farm Europe Today, Farm Europe launched the Green Energy Platform gathering leading companies from Germany,...
Biofuels “Made in Europe” delivers concrete and tangible solutions to reduce emissions
Speech at Euractiv Biofuel’s event In a few minutes, I will not develop all the science, arguments and figures on...
NBTs: What are we talking about?
Today, Farm Europe organized and hosted a discussion on New Plant-Breeding Breeding Techniques. This event has been an opportunity to better...
Future CAP : Eastern and Central European Countries in the driving seat
Farm Europe was delighted to take part and to contribute to the reflection of the 65th Meeting of the Representatives...
MEPs propose a more efficient CAP starting from 2018
Faced with a timid attitude adopted by the Ministers of Agriculture, MEPs took stock of their responsibilities and decided to...
LEAD BREXIT NEGOTIATOR MICHEL BARNIER IN FARM EUROPE
Michel Barnier, the European Commission lead Brexit negotiator, participated today in a breakfast-debate in Farm Europe on the challenges of...
A sustainable approach towards biofuels in the Palm oil debate
This week, the European Parliament voted on a report “calling on the European Commission to take measures to ensure among...
OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL ON ENDIVES, FINALLY!
In the context of the 2007 dispute between the French Competition Authority and the association of producers selling endives as...
TRADE: DO NOT MAKE IT WORST
Dark clouds are gathering over the horizon, and they are not promising healthy showers. They rather risk bringing a storm...
Forging a new ambition for the EU livestock sector
Brussels, 21st March 2017 – Today, Farm Europe organized a discussion on the “Future of the EU livestock sector – The way forward”, at...
SHOULD WE ASK FOR ANOTHER CAP REFORM?
This question is on the minds of many, farmers and others in the agri-food sector alike. They question whether it...
Reflections on the evolution of the European regulation on Animal Welfare: state-of-the art and potential improvements
Today, in our society, the safeguard of the ecosystem as a common good is an issue, which is becoming every...
Farm Europe pays tribute to Xavier Beulin
Posted on 20/02/201721/02/2017 - Posted by Farm Europe Xavier Beulin, a fervent defender of farmers and their food related industry,...
Productivity in EU agriculture: barely growing, and for the wrong reasons
Meeting the future demand for food will largely depend on the ability of the farming sector to increase its production...
Economic and environmental ambition must drive the future CAP
Today, Farm Europe presented the final report of the 2016 edition of the Global Food Forum to the EU institutions,...
THE IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION, NEW ACTIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO FARM EUROPE
Posted on 20/12/201620/12/2016 - Posted by Farm Europe Farm Europe welcome ICSA as a new member and active contributor. This...
Trade: where are we heading ?
Since the election of Donald Trump as the new US President the troubles facing big trade deals have reached a...
Second generation biofuels is not for tomorrow…
On November 30, the European Commission finally detailed the new clean energy package of measures. Among the new proposals, it was...
Food, nutrition and health. A step in the right direction?
Undoubtedly, there is nowadays a growing sentiment towards food and its effects on health. People are worried about health risks...
Producing Fuel and Feeds – a matter of security and sustainability for Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, November 29, 2016 Today, Farm Europe presented its report on biofuels in the context of the debates...
For a new deal in the EU food chain
Posted on 08/11/201608/11/2016 - Posted by Horacio Aleman & Yves Madre As soon as the European Commission announced the launching...
What I want from Europe, GFF2016 opening speech
Opening Speechof the Global Food Forum By Mario Guidi, The Global Food Forum is a place to speak frankly, in...
The Global Food Forum: Defining the Future of our Agriculture
PRESS RELEASE Pavia, Italy – 16 October 2016 This weekend, more than 200 representatives from 18 different EU Member States participated in the...
Drawing together the future of EU agri-food systems
The Global Food Forum will take place on 14 and 15 October, on a farm close to Milan (Italy). Organised by...
Farm Europe discussing risk management tools with Young farmers (CEJA)
CEJA young farmer representatives from around Europe have gathered together today in Brussels to discuss the topic of risk management...
The Milk Reduction Scheme: Good news for a truly European approach
The European Commission can rightly be proud of the success of the milk reduction scheme launched in early September. With 1,07...
DAIRY PACKAGE III: THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE MILK PRODUCTION FINALLY RECOGNISED
At the July 18 meeting of European Agricultural Ministers the European Commission presented a new package of emergency measures to...
Science, media and decision making on food and nutrition
On June 15 , Farm Europe organized a Seminar on Science, Media and Decision Making on Food and Nutrition with...
Global Food Forum: where does the future of the CAP lie?
Bucharest – July 8th, 2016. In the wake of the Global Food Forum, which will take place on the 14-15 October...
