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Commission supports Halloumi/Hellim production by the Turkish Cypriot community to build capacity for future trade through the Green Line

Today, the Commission’s Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community launched the EU-funded project to help in fully eradicating animal diseases that affect milk-producing livestock in the areas not under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.    €1 million will be mobilised to increase animal health and food safety…

Latest agri-food trade report shows rebound of EU exports in February 2023

After January’s good start, the EU agri-food trade further increased its surplus by 33% month-to-month to reach €5.4 billion. Exports reached €18.6 billion in value terms, which is 10% higher than February 2022. At the same time, EU imports were at €13.3 billion, as they declined for the third month in a row. These are the main findings of the…

New Agenda to strengthen EU's partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean

Today, the High Representative and the European Commission have adopted a Joint Communication setting out a New Agenda for Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean. It proposes a stronger and modernised strategic partnership, through reinforced political engagement, boosting trade and investment, and building more sustainable…

Video: How CAP boosts the digital transformation of rural areas

Through the Common Agricultural Policy, the EU is making rural areas and agriculture more competitive and sustainable. To promote the necessary investments in digital technologies, services and skills, each Member States’ CAP Strategic plans include a tailored digital strategy addressing the needs and the circumstances of each country. CAP plans…

EU extends trade benefits for Ukraine

The suspension of import duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the European Union – known as the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) – are in place for another year. This strong testament to the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine will help alleviate the difficult situation faced by Ukrainian producers and exporters…