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EP/CAP simplification: NGOs to warn on the risk of the deregulation of the agri-food system before vote

"The Commission's proposal to amend the CAP regulation is presented as a simplification effort, but it is nothing less than a serious weakening of basic environmental protections, without impact assessment or proper consultation. This crucial plenary vote follows the AGRI Committee's adoption, on…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 414289
• Published on 07/10/25 at 11:39

Agenda of the week: events not to be missed between 6 and 12/10 2025

The highlight of the week will be the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, organised by the European commission in Brussels on 9 to 10/10/2025. The Global Gateway Forum supports the Global Gateway strategy, which promotes a clean transition worldwide. This year's event will focus on…

Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, International bodies, …
• Article # 413959
• Published on 06/10/25 at 09:00

Report of the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable and fair food systems

The EAT-Lancet Commission published a study on the current global food context and the impact of our food systems on the environment, health and human rights on 02/10/2025. Based on the study of these impacts, the authors draw up eight recommendations, organised around three major objectives…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Public health & nutrition, Farming / food production
• Article # 414027
• Published on 03/10/25 at 16:29

Luxembourg Peace Prize: Outstanding Environmental Peace Prize to T. Rinaudo for his FMNR technique

"Tony Rinaudo has been instrumental in tackling deforestation and desertification, beginning his efforts in Africa’s Sahel region, where he developed his FMNR (farmer-managed natural regeneration) technique, which has benefited millions of livelihoods", declares the Luxembourg Peace Prize, which…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Academic, Research & innovation, Farming / food production, …
• Article # 413004
• Published on 26/09/25 at 15:55

INTERTANKO's concerns about the Net-Zero Framework

INTERTANKO (the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners) expressed concerns about the Net-Zero Framework (NZF), on 22/09/2025, in London. NZF plans to impose a global fuel standard and a pricing mechanism with set prices for GHG emissions from ships. The aim is to encourage the…

Domain(s): Mobilities, Agrifood
• Category(ies): Bioeconomy, Policies & Regulation
• Article # 412884
• Published on 26/09/25 at 10:00

Agriculture/Climate: "Innovation must facilitate risk management" (G. P. Carneiro, BASF)

"We take it for granted that farming is an attractive profession, but that's not the case. In some regions, fewer and fewer have the will to continue what they're doing. It is extremely important that innovation makes risk management easier for farmers, making farming more attractive for the next…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Producers, Research & innovation, Farming / food production
• Article # 412834
• Published on 25/09/25 at 15:05

EU: publication of the marketing authorisation of products containing GM maize DP51291 (OJEU)

The Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1898 of 22/09/2025 authorising the marketing of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize DP51291, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, is published in the OJEU…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Public health & nutrition, …
• Article # 412419
• Published on 23/09/25 at 11:57

FR / Agrivoltaics: "A framework to preserve Normandy's agricultural potential" (Hervé Morin)

"Faced with the huge proliferation of agrivoltaic projects, we wanted to establish a framework with a simple aim: to preserve Normandy's agricultural potential. We have drawn up a guide that will serve as our benchmark for assessing agrivoltaic projects. Most of France's agricultural potential in…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Renewable energies
• Article # 412403
• Published on 23/09/25 at 11:28

Agenda of the week: events not to be missed between the 22 and 26/09/2025

This week will be marked by the Agrifish Council, which takes place in Brussels, on the same days as the Environment Committee of the Parliament. Marchers of the "Back to the Future" march against "EU deregulation" may cross high representatives, as their finish line is in Schuman, at the heart of…

Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 412120
• Published on 22/09/25 at 09:00

Transition: "Don't let farmers bear the brunt of these changes alone" (L. Reboux / Banque des Territoire)

'The major issues surrounding the need to transform our agri-food systems are recognised and shared. However, if we are to implement these changes, we cannot expect farmers to bear the burden alone. I would like to remind you that farmers are ready and willing to change", declared Linda Reboux…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, Producers, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 412127
• Published on 19/09/25 at 16:14