CAP needs further clarity to facilitate the work of fruit and vegetable producer organisations
By Luc Vanoirbeek, Chair of Copa and Cogeca Working Party on fruit and Vegetables and Secretary General of the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Many European consumers are often unaware of the vital role Producer Organisations play in the agricultural sector. Yet, in my sector of fruits and vegetables, they form the backbone of our […]
Key stakeholders criticise Commission’s top-down Competitiveness Fund plans
The European Commission is considering a mega-fund for research and innovation (R&I), but critical stakeholders say the loss of autonomy for individual funding projects is the opposite of what is needed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to put R&I “at the heart of [the European] economy” as she set out guidelines […]
European primary producers and various industries urge a delay of the entry into application of the EUDR
The undersigned organisations, representing European primary producers and various industries in the scope of the EUDR fully support the goal of eradicating deforestation and forest degradation We recognise the importance of global forests to combat climate change, preserve biodiversity, and secure sustainable raw materials and supply chains and our responsibility to preserve them Nevertheless, with […]
Mercosur deal back on the menu
With the elections under the table, the Mercosur deal is back on the menu Statement from the following associations: AVEC –Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU countries CEFS –European Association of Sugar Manufacturers CIBE –International Confederation of European Beet Growers COPA-COGECA- The united voice of farmers and their cooperatives in the European […]
XII International Scientific Symposium FMPMSA - Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, Lublin, Poland 2024
The XIIth International Scientific Symposium "Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture" was held on 12-14 June 2024 at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland. The main organizer of the symposium was the Department of Machine Operation and Production Processes Management of the Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in […]
Celebration of the life and legacy of Professor Simon Blackmore
Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom are holding a celebration for the life of Professor Simon Blackmore. Many EurAgEng members will have worked with Simon over the years, and this event is an opportunity to celebrate his life and legacy. If you would like to be involved please click here https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/events/6625/celebration-of-life-for-professor-simon-blackmore
Strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture - a report that kicks off Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate on agriculture
Professor Strohschneider has presented the conclusions of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture to Ursula von der Leyen. This report, notable for its unique deliberative approach and comprehensive recommendations, marks a first step toward the development of the "Agri-Food Vision" announced by the Commission President in July. The Presidents of Copa and Cogeca, […]
Yara partners with PepsiCo Europe to decarbonise food production
Yara and PepsiCo Europe have announced a long-term partnership aimed at lowering the carbon footprint of food production by providing farmers with industry-leading crop nutrition products and digital solutions The partnership represents an important milestone for UK agriculture. Joining together two key players in the food value chain will drive the adoption of sustainable agriculture […]
Shine wears off the European Green Deal as the bloc shifts right
The momentum may be faltering to push forward climate targets set by the European Union's Green Deal – with initiatives such as biodiversity at risk The Green Deal remains fundamentally a moving political object with blurry boundaries, rather than a 'done deal', said Dr Pierre Bocquillon, Associate Professor of EU Politics and Policy at the […]
EU Business Joint Declaration - Championing Open Trade for a Prosperous Future
A coalition of 31 leading European business associations has come together to call for an ambitious and open trade policy to support the EU’s competitiveness and economic prosperity. In a Joint Declaration, they highlight the importance of trade openness in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing resilience in the face of global challenges Trade remains a […]