Author: John Peterson
Carmen Crespo Appointed Chair of European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee in Spain
Carmen Crespo Díaz, a Spanish lawmaker affiliated with the European People’s Party (EPP), has been unanimously elected as the chair of the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee as of Tuesday, July
Detail406.5 Million Lira Agricultural Support Payments Deposited into Farmers’ Accounts
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has deposited a total of 406 million 577 thousand lira in agricultural support payments into farmers’ accounts. Out of the distributed support, 187 million
DetailEuropean Parliament Agriculture Committee Opposes Cuts to Food Promotion Funding
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed their discontent regarding the reduction in EU funding aimed at promoting agricultural products, despite assurances from the European Commission that adjustments to the
Detail1.47 Billion Lira Agricultural Support Payments to be Disbursed Today
The Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı expressed his wishes for the payments to be beneficial and fruitful, stating, "Today, we are making a total of 1 billion 479 million 141 thousand lira
DetailNGOs Urge EU Watchdog for Relaxation of CAP Green Rules
NGOs ClientEarth and BirdLife Europe filed a complaint with the EU Ombudsman on July 24 regarding the European Commission’s recent decision to ease certain environmental regulations under the Common Agricultural
DetailEU Agriculture Chief Rejects Reform-Linked Funds for Farmers
The outgoing EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, expressed strong opposition to tying the EU budget, particularly in agriculture, to political conditions and milestones. He emphasized that this approach, reminiscent
DetailFarmers Receive 8,432,925 Liters of Fuel Support
Supporting farmers at every stage of agriculture, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality has pioneered a unique initiative in local governance by establishing the Agricultural Services Department. Over the last decade, it has
DetailEU Receives Historic Request to Approve Sale of Lab-Grown Meat
In a groundbreaking move, French firm Gourmey has submitted a pre-market authorization request for lab-grown foie gras, marking the first such application within the European Union. The Paris-based company, specializing
DetailGrowing Tensions in Europe Over Agricultural Water Use and Storage Solutions
Water management and storage systems have become contentious issues in southern European countries, sparking protests in France regarding water reserves designated for agricultural use. Activists are mobilizing support, extending their
DetailNGOs Urge European Commission to Prioritize Animal Welfare in Future Farming Vision
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has announced plans for her new Commission to unveil a ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ within the first 100 days. However, various associations
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