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CRCF Methodologies: collection of feedbacks from the "Have your say" ending on 19/02/2026

A public consultation on Carbon removal and carbon farming certifying (CRCF) methodologies was open from 22/01/2026 to 19/02/2026. News Tank reviewed and presents some of the over 160 contributions to illustrate the positions of different stakeholders. Copa-Cogeca, the European Biogas…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Academic, Associations & NGOs, …
• Article # 431174
• Published on 19/02/26 at 16:15

61 start-ups and SMEs selected for €467 M in funding support by the EIC Accelerator

61 start-ups and SMEs will receive funding after being selected by the European Innovation Council on 17/02/2026. "Out of 121 proposals that reached the interview stage, these companies were chosen for their transformative technologies and strong commercial promise, securing a mix of grant and…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Producers, …
• Article # 431020
• Published on 18/02/26 at 16:00

Haifa Group: "We develop 'nutrigation' solutions to avoid over-fertilisation " (Motti Levin, CEO)

"We don't produce commodities. Our attitude is diametrically opposed to that of the 'normal' fertiliser industry, which promotes the large-scale use of fertilisers. We believe in the need to reduce fertilisation, to apply only what the crop needs. Over-fertilisation destroys the soil and water…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Producers, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 430980
• Published on 18/02/26 at 12:00

European Energy France: Sylvain Le Roux appointed agrivoltaic project manager for the Lille office

Sylvain Le Roux has been appointed head of agrivoltaic projects at European Energy's Lille branch, "to support the growth of this promising solution for the development of renewable energies, while offering French farmers the prospect of a long-term future", announced the French subsidiary of the…

Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Producers, Skills & Employment, Electricity, …
• Article # 430627
• Published on 16/02/26 at 11:30

Agenda: events not to be missed between 16 and 20/02/2026

This week's highlight will be the sixth edition of the International Conference on Carbon Neutrality Strategy, taking place online during the whole week, organised by the École nationale des ponts et chaussées. On Tuesday, in Brussels, Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, will…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 430534
• Published on 16/02/26 at 09:00

Biosolutions: "The important thing is for innovation to reach farms quickly" (Philippe Michel, Phyteis)

"We need to review the operation of the EU regulation (1107/2009) on the placing of plant protection products on the market, as we are in a context of geopolitical instability at global level, with the imperative to regain food sovereignty in Europe, while, at the same time, global warming is…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Policies & Regulation, Public health & nutrition, …
• Article # 430460
• Published on 13/02/26 at 11:34

Call for application for the EU Organic Awards 2026 now open until 26/04/2026

The DG Agri of the EU Commission announces the launch of the EU Organic Awards 2026 on 10/02/2026. Applications for the seven awards will be open until 26/04/2026. Organised by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Producers, Public health & nutrition, …
• Article # 430323
• Published on 12/02/26 at 15:54

National Food Nutrition Climate Strategy (SNANC): the French government's action priorities

A target of 12% for organic products in the overall food consumption of the French; limiting the consumption of meat, particularly imported meat; experimenting with producer remuneration labelling; reducing food waste by 50%; rolling out voluntary environmental labelling for food products: these…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 430096
• Published on 11/02/26 at 13:00

EU/Nitrates Directive: use of Renure fertilisers authorised above 170 kg of nitrogen per ha per year

Allowing the use of Renure (REcovered Nitrogen from manure) fertilisers in excess of the spreading limit laid down in the Nitrates Directive: this is he aim of the amendment adopted by the European Commission on 09/02/2026. Thanks to the amendment formally adopted by the Commission, EU Member…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Farming / food production
• Article # 429926
• Published on 10/02/26 at 16:30

"Unlimited approval for 49 dangerous pesticides": NGOs ask the Commission for clarification on Omnibus X

"49 synthetic pesticides would receive unlimited approval if the Commission's Omnibus proposal on food and feed safety enters into force on 01/01/2027", declares Pesticide Action Network Europe in a release on 05/01/2026. It follows an analysis by the French association Générations Futures, a…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, European bodies, …
• Article # 429547
• Published on 06/02/26 at 17:00