Eurogroup for Animals are looking to recruit a Political Adviser – Food Policy to drive advocacy and political engagement at EU level.
Today, the European Parliament failed to protect farmers, consumers and breeders in its final vote on new GMOs.
The European Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.
The EU Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal on a major overhaul of EU rules governing the production and marketing of plant reproductive material (PRM).
Responding to geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, the EU Commission has presented measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs, with the aim of supporting Europe’s food security.
There were 9.4 million beehives on EU farms in 2023, according to Eurostat, with the number of beehives increasing by 1.3 million (+16%), from 8.1 million in 2020.
The EU Commission has adopted a Fertiliser Action Plan, with support for farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforcing domestic production and reducing Europe’s dependency on imports.
