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EU school scheme: a policy that continues to invest in a healthier future for Europe’s children
The EU school scheme continues to promote healthy eating among children across Europe, providing fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products while bringing pupils closer to farming and food production.
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Register for the Good Practice Workshop on the ‘Assessment of CAP support to organic farming’!
Register now to secure your place at the Good Practice Workshop "Assessment of CAP support to organic farming" taking place on 15–16 October 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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EU agri-food trade remains solid in 2026
EU agri-food trade surplus reaches €30.1 billion in January–July 2026, as exports and imports both declined year-on-year.
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Avian flu and African swine fever: EU provides €73 million to compensate Italian farmers
The Commission will provide €73 million to Italy to help compensate farmers in areas affected by outbreaks of avian flu and African swine fever.
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Winners announced at fifth EU Organic Awards
This year’s EU Organic Awards winners highlight innovative, sustainable projects across Europe’s organic value chain that add value, create rural jobs and strengthen resilient food systems.
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Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture and EU support for farmers and rural areas
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, while 93% ...
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The Italian organic farm where livestock helps prevent wildfires
Tuscany-based Tenuta Paganico farm shows wildfire prevention is achievable by combining silvopastoralism and active forest management.
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The Spanish region where shepherds help prevent wildfires
Fire was once used to manage scrubland and develop pastures trough grazing in Castilla y León. Today, pastoralism can replace that practice and prevent wildfires across 250,000 hectares.
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From waste to resource: how livestock manure can help to close Europe's nutrient loop
Discover how the EU-funded FertiCovery project is turning livestock manure into bio-based fertilisers to strengthen Europe's circular economy and nutrient resilience.
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Vineyards as wildfire prevention
As new threats put agricultural under growing pressure, discover how winegrowers have become strong allies in wildfire prevention and strengthening rural resilience.
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From data to decisions: helping farmers tackle endemic animal diseases
Discover how the EU-funded DECIDE project developed data-driven tools to help farmers and veterinarians monitor and control endemic diseases in livestock and aquaculture.
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Rewiring the Egg Supply Chain in Austria
Austria cut emissions, strengthened EU protein production and reduced reliance on imported soya by changing what hens eat. Here's how coordination transformed a supply chain.
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Commission launches agri-food innovation strategy
The strategic document outlines a New Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation aimed at enhancing competitive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture, forestry, rural areas, and food systems.
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The EU agri-food sector consolidates its position globally in the first half of 2026
EU agri-food trade surplus rises to €23.9 billion in the first half of 2026, despite slight declines in exports and imports.
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EU agri-food trade surplus expands in the first five months of 2026
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products until May 2026.
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EU food and drinks enjoy strong, growing reputation internationally, new flash Eurobarometer reveals
New Eurobarometer findings demonstrate that EU food and drink enjoy a strong and growing international reputation, driven by quality, supported by rising interest, and Commission business missions.
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Commission allocates €540 million in support to farmers facing the fertiliser and energy crisis arising from the Middle East crisis
Member States approved the Commission's plan to allocate €540 million in financial relief to farmers impacted by the Middle East crisis due to increased fertiliser and energy costs.
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Commission adopts simpler rules for EU agri-food promotion policy
The Commission adopts simplified rules for EU agri-food promotion policy, easing administrative and financial requirements for beneficiaries and Member States.
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Farmers, fair markets and consumers: new report highlights the role of EU competition rules in agriculture
The Commission published its periodic report on the application of EU competition rules in the agricultural sector. The report shows that these rules give farmers opportunities to work together, st...
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Commission sets the direction for prosperous livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system
Today, the European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe's valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term.
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Short-term outlook of EU agricultural markets: EU Agriculture remains robust amidst uncertainties and rising input costs
Based on the latest short-term outlook report, EU agricultural markets remain resilient in 2026 despite conflicts, weather risks and rising input costs. Production is set to grow in key sectors, su...
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Rewiring the Egg Supply Chain in Austria
Austria cut emissions, strengthened EU protein production and reduced reliance on imported soya by changing what hens eat. Here's how coordination transformed a supply chain.
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EU agri-food trade surplus holds firm in the first 4 months of the year
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in April 2026.
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Finalists announced for the 2026 EU Organic Awards
The 2026 EU (European Union) Organic Awards finalists have been announced, with 21 finalists from 13 EU countries. The winners will be announced at an official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September.
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EU allocates over €56 million in emergency support to farmers in Portugal, Romania, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia
Today, Member States endorsed the European Commission's proposal to mobilise over €56 million from the agricultural reserve. Farmers from Portugal will receive €30 million, Romania €14.8 m...
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