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The European milk market observatory celebrates its 10th anniversary

On 16 April 2014, ten years ago to the day, the European milk market observatory was launched. It was the first ever observatory for agricultural markets to be set up by the European Commission. Since then, this successful format has been replicated for the sectors of meat, sugar, crops, fruit and vegetables and wine. It has also served as a…

Press trip | Greece: diversity of agriculture and EU response to natural disasters affecting farms, 22-24 April 2024

15 Ag-Press journalists will  participate in our next press trip to the Thessaly region in Greece, focusing on the impact of natural disasters which last year affected numerous farms in this region and on the response and support given by the EU. In addition, the visits will offer the opportunity of discovering the diversity and specificities…

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Ag-Press is becoming Agri-Press!

As already announced some time ago, our platform is preparing for a change and we're almost there! It is now the last chance for members not active during the last 4 years to reactivate their accounts!   In the coming weeks, Ag-Press will become Agri-Press and with its new name and look, a new space with increased security for its members and…

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Simplification survey sheds light on the specific issues faced by farmers across the EU

oday, the European Commission presented the preliminary results of its simplification survey for farmers. Available online in all languages from 7 March to 8 April, the survey received close to 27 000 replies. A detailed analysis of the replies received will follow in the second half of the year.   The survey was part of the actions taken by the…

Commission consults Member States on a limited prolongation of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to further support the agricultural sector

The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal for a limited prolongation of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF') in order to allow continued support for the primary agricultural sector in view of the persisting market disturbances. Russia's war against Ukraine and its direct and…