Agriculture in the EU

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EU delays ruling on GM products — 07 May 2008, 19:28 CET

The Commission has ordered more tests on whether several genetically modified products should be allowed in Europe, putting back a decision on whether to give approval.

EU wine market reform - guide — 02 May 2008, 00:04 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about the EU's farm policies and the Common Agricultural Policy

EU-bound sunflower oil 'deliberately' contaminated — 29 April 2008, 14:44 CET

Some 40,000 tonnes of Ukrainian sunflower oil headed for shops in the EU was deliberately contaminated with mineral oil, an EC expert says.

CAP is answer to high food prices, French minister says — 28 April 2008, 19:00 CET

Regional versions of the EU's agriculture policy for Africa and Latin America would help solve the current food price crisis, France's agriculture minister said in an interview.

Germany backs French defence of EU farm hand-outs — 23 April 2008, 16:08 CET

Germany on Wednesday threw its support behind a French drive to protect EU farm hand-outs from calls led by Britain for cutting the bloc's generous agriculture subsidies.

EU upholds Slovakia pig and pig product ban — 21 April 2008, 18:10 CET

The Commission has upheld an embargo on pigs and pig products from Slovakia after an outbreak last week of highly contagious swine fever.

Rising grain prices can benefit European, Third World growers: EU — 18 April 2008, 14:04 CET

Soaring grain prices that sparked protests in several countries could be a good thing for farmers in both Europe and the developing world, the European Union's top agriculture official said Friday.

Irish farmers protest during visit by EU chief Barroso — 17 April 2008, 21:46 CET

Some 10,000 Irish farmers brought Dublin to a standstill Thursday to protest against EU trade proposals during a visit by the President of the EU Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.

Greek tobacco growers protest against EU subsidy cuts — 17 April 2008, 16:50 CET

Around 1,500 Greek tobacco growers marched in Athens on Thursday in an opening protest against EU subsidy cuts scheduled to kick off similar action around the continent.

EU under pressure to raise farm output amid soaring food prices — 14 April 2008, 17:00 CET

EU agriculture ministers faced pressure on Monday to ramp up farm output in the face of dire warnings that soaring global food prices could drive 100 million people in poor countries deeper into poverty.

France in EU drive to boost farm output amid record prices — 14 April 2008, 14:10 CET

France, Europe's biggest farming power, on Monday launched a drive to ramp up the European Union's agriculture output in the face of dire warnings that soaring food prices threaten millions worldwide.

France seeks action on food security — 14 April 2008, 12:09 CET

France's agriculture minister on Monday called for action to boost food production after soaring prices of basic foodstuffs sparked unrest in developing countries.

WTO upholds Ecuador complaint in EU banana spat — 07 April 2008, 23:49 CET

The World Trade Organisation has confirmed its ruling against the European Union's banana import barriers, upholding a complaint by Ecuador.

Canada celebrates WTO beef growth hormone ruling — 31 March 2008, 20:06 CET

Canada's trade minister on Monday "welcomed" a WTO panel report critical of the EU, US and Canada for ignoring global trade rules in a row over beef treated with growth hormones.

WTO rejects EU beef hormone ban but also raps US, Canada — 31 March 2008, 20:05 CET

The World Trade Organisation has ruled that the EU, United States and Canada failed to respect global trade rules in a long-running row over beef treated with growth hormones.

Italian mozzarella producers welcome Brussels' reprieve — 31 March 2008, 16:51 CET

For Italian mozzarella producers, the European Commission's decision to back off from a threatened import ban on the cheese prevented a disaster industry.

20 farms test positive for dioxin in Italian mozzarella scare: minister — 28 March 2008, 23:31 CET

Twenty Italian buffalo farms have tested positive for raised dioxin levels, the country's health minister said Friday, as the country began recalling tainted mozzarella from the market.

WTO rules against US, Canada in beef row with EU — 28 March 2008, 19:16 CET

The World Trade Organisation has ruled against the United States and Canada in a row with the EU over an EU ban on beef treated with growth hormones.

EU authorises GM maize for import, processing — 28 March 2008, 17:21 CET

The European Commission authorised on Friday a strain of genetically modified maize for import and processing but maintained a ban on its cultivation in the 27-nation bloc.

Wine in EU 'contaminated with pesticides' — 27 March 2008, 01:00 CET

Wines sold in the European Union systematically contain traces of pesticides, a group of environmental associations said on Wednesday.

EU farm aid recipients to be named under new rules — 19 March 2008, 19:35 CET

EU nations next year have will have to lift the lid on their agricultural handouts, naming the farmers who receive them and listing the amounts delivered, the European Commission announced on Wednesday.

French farm minister questions WTO role in farm sector — 17 March 2008, 22:34 CET

French Agriculture Minister Michel Barnier on Monday questioned the worth of the World Trade Organisation in dealing with farming and food issues, as the current Doha round of talks founder.

EU approves milk production increase despite German opposition — 17 March 2008, 20:03 CET

EU farm ministers on Monday agreed to allow European farmers to increase milk production by two per cent, despite opposition from Germany, in the face or higher demand.

EU nations against reducing highest farm subsidies — 18 March 2008, 13:19 CET

EU governments on Monday rejected a proposal to sharply reduce the biggest agricultural subsidies, a measure that would have hit British and German farmers in particular.

Germany opposes EU plan to increase milk quotas — 17 March 2008, 13:36 CET

Germany is opposing a plan, being considered by EU farm ministers, to increase milk quotas by 2% this year, with France also voicing concerns due to volatility in the sector.