The European Commission has adopted measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe’s food security.
The European Parliament and EU Council have reached a provisional agreement on a set of rules that establish a legal framework for new EU rules for plants obtained by using new genomic techniques (NGTs).
The European Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed the first ever legislation on the welfare of dogs and cats, set to significantly improve the way the animals are treated when bred, sold or adopted in the EU.
The EU Parliament and Council have struck a political deal on the CAP to cut red tape, simplify payment schemes, and boost the competitiveness of farmers, including small farmers and business start-ups.
After months of speculation, the European Commission has presented its proposal for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The EU Commission has presented a major package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of the farming sector.
Around 292,000 tonnes of pesticides were sold in the EU in 2023, marking a 9 per cent decline compared to 2022 and an 18 per cent drop compared to 2021.
