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Comissão Europeia lança consulta pública relativa a uma iniciativa da UE sobre os polinizadores.

The recent agreement between the European Commission and the UK on the first phase of the Brexit negotiations is good news. Assuming that Brexit is not reversible, having the best possible understanding on the future relationship is in the interest...

Proposta da Comissão não responde às necessidades e anseios dos agricultores e das zonas rurais  O processo de reforma da PAC pós 2020, que a CNA juntamente com a Coordenadora Europeia Via Campesina (CEVC) têm vindo a acompanhar, junto com...

The “New Delivery Mechanism”, which is central in the European Commission’s communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), presented on 29 November, would pave the way for a lesser role for Europe, greater complexity for economic actors...

PRESS RELEASE 29 November, 2017 “The future of agriculture and food” deserves better than a technocratic discussion about a proposal to renationalize. The “New Delivery Mechanism”, which is central in the European Commission’s communication on the future of the Common...

This weekend, the 2nd edition of the Global Food Forum, organised by Farm Europe in partnership with Confagricoltura, brought together around 200 economic and political leaders from 13 Member States in Susegana (Italy) in order to discuss the future of food...

This weekend, the 2nd edition of the Global Food Forum, organised by Farm Europe in partnership with Confagricoltura, brought together around 200 economic and political leaders from 13 Member States in Susegana (Italy) in order to discuss the future of food...

The compromise reached yesterday between the 3 institutions of the European Union on the agricultural component of the Omnibus regulation is a significant step forward for the Common Agriculture Policy. It is the equivalent of a mid-term review of the...

Farm Europe’s Green Energy Platfrom welcomes the opinion approved yesterday by the agricultural committee of the European Parliament on the Renewable Energy Directive. This opinion, going beyond ideology and traditional political barriers is a clear recognition of the capacity of...

Posted on 12/09/201712/09/2017 - Posted by Yves Madre On the 28th June, the European Commission (EC) published a Reflection Paper on the future finances of the European Union (EU). The Paper is presented as a starting point for a debate...

Les ministres de l'agriculture des 28 Etats membres étaient, avec le commissaire à l'agriculture Phil Hogan, réunis en conseil informel à Tallinn, la capitale de l'Estonie, mardi 5 septembre 2017. (©European Union) Fin juin 2017, la commission européenne a suggéré,...

Posted on 20/06/2017 - Posted by Farm Europe Today, Farm Europe launched the Green Energy Platform gathering leading companies from Germany, France, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary and Sweden willing to reflect and promote the sustainable contribution of agriculture and related industry...

Speech at Euractiv Biofuel’s event  In a few minutes, I will not develop all the science, arguments and figures on the positive impacts of EU sourced biofuels for the EU from both an economic, environmental and rural development point of view. This...

Today, Farm Europe organized and hosted a discussion on New Plant-Breeding Breeding Techniques.  This event has been an opportunity to better understand the potential risks and benefits of the new plant breeding techniques, thanks to a direct discussion with well-known scientists. This debate’s...

Farm Europe was delighted to take part and to contribute to the reflection of the 65th Meeting of the Representatives of Chambers of Agriculture of the Visegrad 4+ group (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia). These organisations adopted...

Faced with a timid attitude adopted by the Ministers of Agriculture, MEPs took stock of their responsibilities and decided to make the most of the possibility offered by the “Omnibus” to propose common sense adjustments to the Common Agricultural Policy....

A COPA – Confederação Geral das Cooperativas Agrárias Europeias e o Cogeca – Comité das Organizações Profissionais Agrárias expuseram no dia 27 de Abril os pontos a serem trabalhados para a futura PAC .

Michel Barnier, the European Commission lead Brexit negotiator, participated today in a breakfast-debate in Farm Europe on the challenges of Brexit to the EU at large, and in particular to the EU agri-food sector. As highlighted in Farm Europe’s report, Brexit...

This week, the European Parliament voted on a report “calling on the European Commission to take measures to ensure among others the phasing out of palm oil in biofuels by 2020 and a single certification scheme for palm oil entering...

In the context of the 2007 dispute between the French Competition Authority and the association of producers selling endives as well as other operators, the French Court of Cassation filed a complaint with the Court of Justice of the European...

Dark clouds are gathering over the horizon, and they are not promising healthy showers. They rather risk bringing a storm that is gaining strength around the new US Administration intentions. A border adjustment tax, or an internal revenue tax mechanism,...

Brussels, 21st March 2017 – Today, Farm Europe organized a discussion on the “Future of the EU livestock sector – The way forward”, at the European Parliament under the patronage of Vice President Mairead McGuinness and Michel Dantin, MEP. The European beef sector is one of the...

 This question is on the minds of many, farmers and others in the agri-food sector alike. They question whether it is worthwhile to start debating, preparing a new CAP reform when the current policy is barely on its third year...

Today, in our society, the safeguard of the ecosystem as a common good is an issue, which is becoming every day more relevant. Being an activity with a notable correlation to environmental issues, food safety, health and respect for animal...

Mais de 150 organizações da sociedade civil (OCS) e ONG´s europeias reuniram-se para exigir melhores políticas alimentares e agrícolas para a Europa.

Posted on 20/02/201721/02/2017 - Posted by Farm Europe Xavier Beulin, a fervent defender of farmers and their food related industry, was convinced that, above all, the European Union would offer them the best protection against the challenges of tomorrow.  ...

Meeting the future demand for food will largely depend on the ability of the farming sector to increase its production by improving its productivity. Essentially, an improvement in agricultural productivity means that less input is needed to produce the same...

Today, Farm Europe presented the final report of the 2016 edition of the Global Food Forum to the EU institutions, in the context of the public consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) launched by the European...

Posted on 20/12/201620/12/2016 - Posted by Farm Europe Farm Europe welcome ICSA as a new member and active contributor. This cooperation enables the think tank to gather more expertise on the EU livestock sector’s challenges and potential. If the EU is willing...

Since the election of Donald Trump as the new US President the troubles facing big trade deals have reached a new stage. The TPP was already before the election under strong opposition in the US Congress. Any hopes that he...

On November 30, the European Commission finally detailed the new clean energy package of measures. Among the new proposals, it was announced the inclusion of targets to substantially increase the use of advanced  biofuels in the transport fuel mix between 2020...

Undoubtedly, there is nowadays a growing sentiment towards food and its effects on health. People are worried about health risks related to certain foods. In practice, the selective approach that is prevailing, focuses exclusively on nutrition, putting aside other considerations...

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, November 29, 2016 Today, Farm Europe presented its report on biofuels in the context of the debates on the “Low-Emission Mobility Strategy” and the upcoming Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). The report analyses the impact of the...

Posted on 08/11/201608/11/2016 - Posted by Horacio Aleman & Yves Madre As soon as the European Commission announced the launching of the Agricultural Markets Task Force, Farm Europe worked actively in order to analyse the best ways to improve the functioning...

Opening Speechof the Global Food Forum By Mario Guidi, The Global Food Forum is a place to speak frankly, in our own name. It is a place to leave at the door the usual ready-made speeches – the Line To...

PRESS RELEASE Pavia, Italy – 16 October 2016 This weekend, more than 200 representatives from 18 different EU Member States participated in the Global Food Forum, which took place on a farm close to Pavia (Italy). Economic leaders, representatives of EU institutions and...

The Global Food Forum will take place on 14 and 15 October, on a farm close to Milan (Italy). Organised by the think tank Farm Europe in partnership with Confagricoltura, the event will gather more than 200 top representatives from the European institutions,...

Artigo de Anne Maréchal do IEEP (Institute for European Environmental Policy) "principles for a future cap for the EU 27 outlined at the agricultural ministers meeting in chambord.” Ir para o artigo

Apresentação de Francisco Avilez no roteiro da CAP.

CEJA young farmer representatives from around Europe have gathered together today in Brussels to discuss the topic of risk management tools and insurance. This morning, Mr. Yves Madre (Farm Europe) is presenting to CEJA young farmer representatives on Farm Europe’s...