EC: Member states to improve sustainability of pesticide use
The European Commission said on Tuesday (10 October) that member states must do more to ensure pesticides are used sustainably to avoid putting human or environmental health at risk
Commission relaxes CAP payment rules for weather-afflicted farmers
The European Commission has agreed to relax its rules on CAP payments in ten countries, after harsh climatic conditions in the first half of the year damaged or destroyed many crops
Short-term outlook for EU arable crops, dairy and meat markets
The Short-term outlook is based on reflections of market experts within the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission, using the latest data available. It is published three times per year (in late winter, early summer and early autumn).
New laws on organic farming announced by EU
The European Commission has published new proposals for a new Regulation on organic production and the labelling of organic products.
Bee deaths: EU to ban neonicotinoid pesticides
The European Commission will restrict the use of pesticides linked to bee deaths by researchers, despite a split among EU states on the issue.
