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Main Farming Groups Shun Brussels Protest Against EU Green Policies

Farmers drove hundreds of tractors into Brussels to protest against the European Union's environmental policies, but the action was shunned by mainstream f...

French Farmers' Union Call For End Of Blockades As Protests Spread In Europe

Two of France's main farming unions urged protesters who have staged hundreds of tractor blockades across the country to go back home, after the gover...

Cogeca Elects Lennart Nilsson As New President

Cogeca, the European agri-cooperatives organisation, has elected Lennart Nilsson of Sweden's LRF as its new president, effective January 2024.

EU Pork On A Lean Streak As Higher Standards Drive Up Costs

Record pig prices could have spurred farmers like Carole Joliff to expand their herd, but costly livestock regulations, flagging demand and spreading swine...

EU Urges Support For Fertiliser Output, Shift To Organics

The European Commission has encouraged EU members to prioritise chemical fertiliser production, while also shifting to organic alternatives to reduce relia...

EU Agrifood Chain Commits To Safer Food On World Food Safety Day

Agrifood chain partners in the EU, including EuroCommerce, CELCAA, Copa-Cogeca FEFAC and FoodDrinkEurope, have reiterated their commitment to delivering sa...

European Food Suppliers Express Solidarity With The People Of Ukraine

Four organisations representing Europe’s farmers, food processors, retailers, wholesalers and traders have expressed solidarity with the people of Uk...