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CAP simplification will get more and more complicated on 26/04/24
Last week the European Parliament gave its final nod to a package meant to make the Common Agricultural Policy rules easier to apply for farmers and national administrations. But it is not the end of the CAP ‘simplification’ debate. It is just the beginning.

EU agriculture ministers push for raising ‘de minimis’ state aid for farmers on 26/04/24
A coalition of 15 EU countries is set to demand an increase of “de minimis” state aid for the agricultural sector, according to a note circulated among member states that will be discussed in a ministerial meeting on Monday (29 April).

Cocoa growers face production shortage as EU anti-deforestation rules loom on 26/04/24
As cocoa prices surge to record highs and Central and West African growers grapple with the impact of climate change, the cocoa sector is rushing to adapt its production to the EU anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR), which will take effect from January 2025.

Parliament endorses EU emergency team to combat the entry of crop-damaging pests on 25/04/24
On Wednesday (24 April), the European Parliament voted in favour of an amendment to the Plant Health Regulation, providing for the establishment of a European emergency team to prevent and contain the arrival of crop-damaging pests.

Generational renewal, the EU’s unfinished business on 25/04/24
With farmers under the age of 40 accounting for only 11.9% of farm managers in the EU in 2020, the need to ensure generational renewal is becoming a key issue in the agricultural sector.

Next-generation farming, sowing the seeds of data-driven agritech success [Advocacy Lab Content] on 24/04/24
From seeds to satellites, agriculture has come a very long way. Today's farms increasingly deploy drone technology, 5G mobility, and soil monitoring solutions from the deep tech sector.

Next generation farming powered with AI product innovation [Advocacy Lab Content] on 24/04/24
Europe’s agri sector is under pressure. Farmers are taking heat for the climate crisis, trying to keep their heads above flood water, deal with extreme weather events, and keep pace with changes in consumer demand. AI may help.

Parliament gives final nod to loosen green requirements for farmers on 24/04/24
The European Parliament gave its final green light on Wednesday (24 April) to changes to some environmental conditions for receiving payments under the bloc's subsidy scheme, which are expected to come into force by June, after member states’ approval.

Parliament wants to ease seed marketing rules for conservation efforts on 24/04/24
The European Parliament adopted its position on Wednesday (24 April) on the overhaul of EU marketing legislation on seeds and other types of plant reproductive material (PRM), proposing to free seed exchanges between farmers and for conservation purposes of new bureaucratic requirements.

Beet growers urge France to authorise pesticide already used in other European countries on 24/04/24
While France remains the last European country to have banned all neonicotinoids, the beet industry is urging France to authorise acetamiprid in order to put an end to the distortion of competition. The government could base its decision on a forthcoming EFSA opinion.

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Parliament backs temporary trade benefits for Ukraine paving the way to talks for long-term agreement (23/04/24)
Parliament pushes through changes to rules on grassland despite left-wing opposition (23/04/24)
EU Agri-Food Value Chain Calls on Lawmakers to Ensure a Low Carbon Food Future [Promoted content] (23/04/24)
Ukrainian agriculture minister suspected in corruption scandal (23/04/24)
German conservatives push for national ban on Russian agricultural imports (23/04/24)
Left-wing groups to push for keeping green rules for farmers (22/04/24)
EU elections: What’s in for European farmers? (22/04/24)
Commission wants to ease rules on use of processed manure for farming (19/04/24)
Commission changes view on controversial insecticide, set to propose zero residues in food (19/04/24)
Potato sector sounds alarm over new seed marketing rules ahead of Parliament vote (19/04/24)
Slovak government scrambles for arguments amid EU farm subsidy delay (19/04/24)
Stopping banned pesticides in the EU to be exported to 3rd countries would have little economic impact, NGOs report says (18/04/24)
More actions needed to make organic farming competitive, say stakeholders (18/04/24)
Organic farming in the EU – What role for a greener Europe? (18/04/24)
South Africa challenges EU at WTO over restrictions on citrus fruit trade (18/04/24)
Farmers should not bear EU green transition costs alone, says Letta report (17/04/24)
Wave of farmer discontent not over as far-right sets the stage for EU elections (17/04/24)
Greece becomes first EU country to ban bottom fishing in marine protected areas (17/04/24)
Bird flu vaccine alone cannot ensure safe movement of poultry, EU food safety body says (17/04/24)
EU Commission wants to expand wine producers’ opportunities to enter low-alcohol market (16/04/24)
EIT Food’s Regenerative Innovation Portfolio forging new business models for farmers, says CEO [Advocacy Lab Content] (16/04/24)
EU experts increasingly worried about impact of extreme weather on food security (16/04/24)
NGOs: EU countries still bottom fishing in protected areas despite recommendations (16/04/24)
Budapest steps up checks to prevent entry of Ukrainian agricultural products (12/04/24)
Security is big (12/04/24)
The French Council of State again suspends national ban on meat names for plant products (11/04/24)
NGOs warn of ‘poisoned gift’ for farmers as Parliament votes to fast-track easing of green rules (11/04/24)
Parliament weakens member states’ obligations under EU soil legislation (11/04/24)
Canary Islands government questions sustainability of EU’s first octopus farm project (11/04/24)
Parliament approves rules to curb fraud in honey, promote higher fruit content in jams (10/04/24)
EU Commission defends proposal on gene-edited plants against French food safety agency (10/04/24)
Food retail sector sees first signs of recovery after years of tight spending, report says (10/04/24)
EU leaders want to make food security top priority for 2024-2029 strategic agenda (09/04/24)
Ukraine minister says trade benefits are key as EP committee paves way for renewal (09/04/24)
The Brief – Turning the page on the EU-Ukraine agricultural dispute (09/04/24)
EU Parliament and Council seal last-minute deal to extend Ukraine’s trade benefits (08/04/24)
Portugal latest EU country to adopt Nutriscore food traffic-light labelling system (08/04/24)
What Members of the European Parliament need to know to call for a science-based regulation for food safety in the European fish processing industry [Promoted content] (08/04/24)
Plants and genes, the unfinished business in the run-up to EU elections (05/04/24)
Belgium’s health authority endorses new gene-editing rules, clashing with French opinion (04/04/24)

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