A targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy to support EU farmers

The European Union has today proposed to review certain provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy, aiming to deliver simplifications while maintaining a strong, sustainable and competitive policy for EU agriculture and food. These proposals, related to conditionality and CAP strategic Plans, aim to reduce the burden related to controls for EU farmers, and provide them Read more about A targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy to support EU farmers[…]

Back to school: schoolchildren to receive milk, fruits and vegetables at school thanks to european programme

The European school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme resumes with the school year in the participating european Countries. Aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among children, the European school scheme includes the distribution of fruits, vegetables and milk products, as well as dedicated educational programmes to teach pupils about the importance of good nutrition and Read more about Back to school: schoolchildren to receive milk, fruits and vegetables at school thanks to european programme[…]

Agriculture: The Commission approves new Protected Geographical Indication from Italy

The Commission has approved today the addition of a new product to the quality register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). From Italy, “Patata del Fucino” is a ripe potato of the Solanum Tuberosum species which must be planted, grown and harvested in the area of the bed of Lake Fucino. Patata del Fucino’s skin does Read more about Agriculture: The Commission approves new Protected Geographical Indication from Italy[…]