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Farmers fume as EU budget slashes agricultural funds
Est. 2minFarmers warn of deep cuts and a dismantled CAP as the EU unveils its next long-term budget.
Retailers warn food chain plan risks fuelling one of EU’s ‘terrible ten’ market barriers
Est. 3minA European Parliament committee move to strengthen cross-border enforcement of unfair trading rules is dividing retailers and food producers.
Commission excludes ‘steak’, ‘sausage’ from crackdown on veggie meat labelling
Est. 2minAmong processed meats, only “bacon” is included in the list of protected names.
Winemakers slam EU’s push to include drink in €72bn US trade counterpunch
Est. 4minIgnacio Sánchez Recarte, secretary general of wine lobby CEEV, said "there is no political, strategic or economic interest" for involving the alcoholic beverage in the transatlantic trade spat.
HARVEST: A sneak peek at the next CAP
Est. 6minIn today's edition: CAP budget, meat names, pesticides
Denmark’s vision for EU agriculture is firmly focused on simplicity
Est. 5minThe Danish presidency has set out a vision for agriculture and the food industry, emphasising simplification, sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness.
Commission targets ‘veggie steak’ labelling, proposes protections for hemp farmers
Est. 3min“Specific legal provisions should be introduced to protect meat-related terms,” reads the draft, adding that such terms often carry “cultural and historical significance”.
Commission to ditch regions with €800bn cash-for-reform plan
Est. 4minThe system mirrors the EU's COVID-19 recovery fund, where the Commission negotiated directly with national capitals and bypassed regions in managing implementation
EU farm ministers push to revive ‘essential use’ exemption for banned pesticides
Est. 3minProposal would allow temporary use of banned substances deemed critical for crop protection.
Money talks: What the EU-27 want from the next budget
Est. 16minBrussels has grand budget ambitions. But without unanimous support from the member states, changes will be blocked. Here's where they all stand.
EXCLUSIVE: Commission to lift funding restrictions on vessel capacity
Est. 2minUnder current EU rules, funding is off-limits for increasing vessel capacity or acquiring vessels over 24 metres in length.
EXCLUSIVE: Brussels proposes ‘single fund’ CAP but preserves farmers’ direct support
Est. 5minEU plans CAP reform into a single fund, dropping rural development but keeping direct support for farmers.
Juice Summit 2025: shaping the future of the fruit juice industry
On 1-2 October, the city of Bruges will host the Juice Summit 2025, the largest annual conference dedicated to the fruit juice sector.
Laundered Russian timber chips into EU as states seek deforestation carve-outs
Est. 4minSuspect Russian wood keeps entering EU as states seek to stall anti-deforestation law
EU slaps duties on crucial Chinese feed protein component
Est. 2minFrench firm Eurolysine, Europe’s only lysine producer, which went bankrupt under pricing pressure from Chinese rivals, says it can now return to full capacity by late 2025.
HARVEST: Preparing for the big MFF bang
Est. 6minIn today's edition: nitrates, biotech, food industry.
German states unite against EU ‘superfund’ plan to absorb CAP
Est. 3minThe ministers are calling for simpler rules, more flexible funding, and stronger support for rural development in the next EU farm policy.
The Netherlands’ last bet to clean up its manure mountain
Est. 4minThe Netherlands wants EU help on manure limits – but Brussels isn’t budging.
EU needs robust protein strategy for a sustainable food system
Est. 1minAs the European Union prepares a broad protein strategy aimed at promoting sustainability and public health, the debate over food systems is intensifying across the continent.
Underinvesting in animal health exposes Europe to disease shocks
Est. 7min‘Invest in data infrastructure,’ says Jonathan Rushton, just as we invest in diagnostic labs. He says Europe needs new systems for disease modelling and economic analysis.
EU farm chief warns of ‘painful discussions’ ahead of budget reveal
Est. 3minWhen it comes to the CAP, Brussels is keeping its cards close to its chest.