The European Commission has given the green light for the so-called “Palu Funding Directive” for measures aimed at restoring agricultural wetlands. The German Federal Ministry for the Environment is now launching a corresponding funding program.
Von Cornelia Meyer
Greece has restructured the agency responsible for administering EU agricultural subsidies. EU Commission officials will soon conduct an on-site inspection of the agency.
Von Julia Dahm
Before a decision is made on the deregulation of new breeding techniques, MEPs from the European People’s Party are calling on the European Commission to provide assurances. They want the Commission to commit to taking steps to protect farmers and small-scale breeders from patents.
Von Julia Dahm
A new study highlights the close connection between agricultural production and wildfires in South America’s Gran Chaco region. According to the findings, many of these fires are linked to deforestation and grazing.
Von Julia Dahm
The German Federal Ministry of Agriculture has presented proposals to simplify the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation. The measures are intended to facilitate implementation without requiring further amendments to the law.
Von Julia Dahm
The export of German pork to China is currently not possible. Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU wants to change that. He is therefore planning a visit to Beijing, but the trip is now being pushed back.
Von Henrike Schirmacher
The German Farmers’ Association is more optimistic about the trade agreement with Australia than its European and French counterparts. However, sugar producers have voiced criticism.
Von Julia Dahm
The food industry and retailers need to be prepared for an emergency. The head of the Armed Forces Division called attention to this at an event in Berlin. His message: In the event of an attack, civil society must be able to function without support from the Bundeswehr.
Von Frederik Bombosch
EU member states have provisionally given the green light to the negotiated agreement on plant-based burgers and contractual obligations. Details regarding exemptions have since been released.
Von Julia Dahm
The European Commission has completed the final formal step toward provisionally implementing the free trade agreement with the South American countries. The Mercosur countries are also in the process of completing their final steps.
Von Redaktion Table
