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Latest Agriculture news from the European Union.

MEPs support stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions 25 May 2023, 23:01 CET
The European Parliament's Environment Committee adopted its position Wednesday on EU rules to further reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition.

Avian flu: Brussels harmonises rules on animal vaccination 21 February 2023, 00:07 CET
As part of measures to address the largest epidemic of avian flu observed in the EU so far, the Commission is harmonising the rules on vaccination of animals against the most serious animal diseases.

EU adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators 08 February 2023, 22:20 CET
The EU continued its battle to address pollinator decline Thursday with new rules on pesticides which will, once applicable, lower the maximum residues levels (MRLs) of two pesticides in food.

Brussels steps up action to save Europe's bees 26 January 2023, 22:27 CET
With one in three bee, butterfly and hoverfly species disappearing in the EU, the EU Commission set out Tuesday a 'new deal for pollinators' to tackle the alarming decline in Europe's wild pollinating insects.

A New Deal for Pollinators - guide 24 January 2023, 16:28 CET
The European Commission presented on 24 January 'A New Deal for Pollinators' to tackle the alarming decline in wild pollinating insects in Europe, revising the 2018 EU Pollinators Initiative.

Europe's droughts affecting crops, increasing fire risks 30 August 2022, 23:54 CET
The drought situation in many regions of Europe remains severe, according to the European Commission's latest assessment, with vegetation and crops showing the negative effects of drought.

EU guidelines promote greater reuse of water in agriculture 10 August 2022, 00:15 CET
Facing droughts in several EU Member States, the Commission published guidelines Wednesday for applying rules on the safe reuse of treated urban waste water for agricultural irrigation.

EU water policy 03 August 2022, 22:54 CET
Protection of water resources, of fresh and salt water ecosystems and of the water we drink and bathe in is one of the cornerstones of environmental protection in Europe. The stakes are high, the issues transcend national boundaries, and concerted action at the level of the EU is necessary to ensure effective protection.

Almost half of the EU + UK territory at risk of drought 19 July 2022, 23:17 CET
A staggering portion of Europe - (44% of EU+UK) and alert (9% of EU+UK) -is currently exposed to warning drought levels, an assessment of Europe’s drought situation reported on Tuesday.

EU moves to halve use of pesticides by 2030 23 June 2022, 23:46 CET
The EU will reduce the use of pesticides by 50 per cent by 2030 under proposals announced Wednesday by the European Commission to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe.

New rules to reduce the risk and use of pesticides in the EU - guide 22 June 2022, 22:56 CET
The European Commission proposed on 22 June to reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.

Nature Restoration Law: restoring ecosystems - guide 22 June 2022, 19:07 CET
The European Commission adopted on 22 June pioneering proposals to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe, from agricultural land and seas, to forests and urban environments.

EU climate spending overstated: auditors 01 June 2022, 23:04 CET
The EU missed a self-imposed target of spending at least 20 per cent of its 2014-2020 budget on climate action, according to a report published Monday by the European Court of Auditors.

EU to restrict use of harmful Sulfoxaflor pesticide for pollinators 07 April 2022, 23:57 CET
The EU is set to adopt, in the coming weeks, legislation to restrict the use of Sulfoxaflor, a pesticide which can have adverse impacts on wild bees, to indoor use only, the EU Commission announced Thursday.

EU Pesticides Database 07 April 2022, 23:55 CET
The EU Pesticides Database allows users to search for information on active substances used in plant protection products, Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food products, and emergency authorisations of plant protection products in Member States. The EU Pesticides Database provides details of authorisations granted by Member States, and as entered in the Plant Protection Products Application Management System (PPPAMS). Member States are fully responsible for the granting emergency authorisations.

EU proposes to extend rules on industrial emissions 05 April 2022, 22:34 CET
The European Commission presented proposals Tuesday to update the Industrial Emissions Directive, to advance progress towards 'a zero-pollution, competitive, climate-neutral economy by 2050'.

Revised EU rules on industrial emissions 05 April 2022, 22:21 CET
The European Commission presented on 5 April proposals to update and modernise the EU's Industrial Emissions Directive, key legislation to help prevent and control pollution.

EU outlines plans to enhance food security 23 March 2022, 22:56 CET
In the light of the war in Ukraine, the EU Commission presented plans Wednesday to combat rising food prices with actions to enhance global food security and to support farmers and consumers in the EU.

EU mulls revision of state aid rules for agri, forestry, fishery sectors 11 January 2022, 22:46 CET
The European Commission invited all interested parties Monday to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors, to reflect current the EU's strategic priorities.

New common agricultural policy: 2023-27 07 December 2021, 23:46 CET
On 2 December, 2021, the agreement on reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP) was formally adopted. The new legislation, which is due to begin in 2023, paves the way for a fairer, greener and more performance-based CAP. It will seek to ensure a sustainable future for European farmers, provide more targeted support to smaller farms, and allow greater flexibility for EU countries to adapt measures to local conditions.

MEPs give final go-ahead for EU farm reform 25 November 2021, 21:46 CET
The European Parliament gave the final green light Tuesday to reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, with the reformed version aiming to be greener, fairer, more flexible and more transparent.

MEPs back plans for healthier and more sustainable food 23 October 2021, 23:23 CET
MEPs presented plans Wednesday for a revamp of the EU's food systems to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint.

Wine, fruit, veg sectors to receive additional EU aid 07 October 2021, 18:31 CET
Support measures for the wine sector adopted by the EU Wednesday include increasing support for harvest insurance and mutual funds, and extending by a year the flexibility measures already in place.

Fruit and vegetables market observatory 06 October 2021, 17:56 CET
The aim of the EU fruit and vegetables market observatory is to provide the EU fruit and vegetables sector with more transparency by means of disseminating market data and short-term analysis in a timely manner. The market observatory has an expert group, which is divided in four subgroups on pip fruit, citrus fruit, stone fruit and tomatoes.

Modelling environmental and climate ambition in the agricultural sector with the CAPRI model 03 August 2021, 18:48 CET
During the last 30 years, the Common Agricultural Policy has increased the importance given to improving the environmental and climate performance of the European agriculture, as confirmed by the Future CAP proposal. Furthermore, the Green Deal strategy outlined a comprehensive approach to facilitate the transition towards sustainable food systems that links in a holistic approach all actors in the system, a path sketched out in the Farm to Fork (F2F) and Biodiversity (BDS) Strategies. Reflecting this ambition, this report was a contribution to the 2030 Climate Target Plan impact assessment, based on one of the main models used by the European Commission for agricultural policy analysis (the CAPRI model), which can incorporate some of the policies put forward for accelerating the transition towards sustainable food systems.