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Commission delivers report on the implementation of EU rules against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain

Today, the Commission publishes a report on the implementation of the Directive on unfair trading practices (UTP) in the food supply chain. This was one of the Commission’s commitments, presented on 15 March, to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain. Adopted in 2019, the so-called UTP Directive bans 16 practices that can have…

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! Ready, steady...

... live we GO on 25 April!   As announced during these last weeks, we are changing the environment of our platform. This change will come with a new name, a new look and with increased security for you members, and for the network's activities!   What you need to know and do: until 25 April: connect to Ag-Press as you usually do, we will…

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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…

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…