The short-term outlook is based on reflections of market experts within the European Commission's Department for Agriculture and Rural Development.
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The short-term outlook is based on reflections of market experts within the European Commission's Department for Agriculture and Rural Development.
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in January 2024.
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The report on the implementation of the Directive on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain was one of the Commission’s commitments to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain.
The milk market observatory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It was the first ever observatory for agricultural markets and since then, this successful format has been replicated for the sectors of meat, sugar, crops, fruit and vegetables and wine.
Open from 7 March to 8 April, the simplification survey received close to 27 000 replies. Today, the Commission presented its first insights.
The call for applications to the new EU agri-food chain Observatory is launched. It will bring more transparency all along the food supply chain.
The latest agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in 2023.
The European Commission adopted its report on the implementation of the EU’s rural vision today, 27 March 2024. The document takes stock of the actions that have been carried out since the publication of the Commission Communication in June 2021.
Climate risks are threatening Europe’s food and energy security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. A new assessment by the European Environment Agency provides a basis to help identify policy priorities for climate change adaptation and for climate-sensitive sectors.
A new book by the Rural NEET Youth Network examines challenges of young people categorised as Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET), discusses existing support systems and informs policy frameworks related to education, employment, and social welfare in rural areas.
A group of independent high-level experts calls for a stronger Cohesion Policy post 2027, setting out strategic conclusions and recommendations in a report published in February 2024.
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Slovakia has developed its first national ‘Vision for more attractive rural areas’, complementary to the EU’s Rural Vision. The Slovak Vision is a result of an inclusive consultation process involving over 1 000 stakeholders in 15 co-design stages, highlighting the need for continuous stakeholder involvement in policy design and implementation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched on 25 January 2024 a new forum mandated to shape a shared vision for the future of EU's farming and food system. Discover how the dialogue will go about its work, what will be its main focus, and when it will present its conclusions – listen to the latest episode of the Food for Europe podcast.
The new Liège Roadmap, signed by representatives of 24 EU Member State governments on 12 February 2024, confirms the importance of the social economy on political agendas. It proposes a set of commitments to boost the participation of social economy actors in private-public partnerships, ease their access to finance and increase social economy visibility.
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