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Monday, September 16, 2024
European Commission backs rise in advance payment of funds supporting farmers in EU
The European Commission has approved an increase in advance payments of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds to assist EU farmers facing severe liquidity challenges.
Monday, September 9, 2024
European Commission backs Denmark's scheme that aims to help reduce tail-biting among pigs
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €20 million (US$22.2 million), to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Monday, August 26, 2024
European Commission backs Netherlands' scheme to pay farmers for shutting down livestock sites
A scheme in the Netherlands to compensate farmers who voluntarily close livestock sites has been approved by the European Commission.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
European Commission issues guidance to boost sustainable aquaculture growth
The European Commission has released guidance aimed at assisting member states in promoting sustainable aquaculture, responding to calls from producers to ease the administrative burden of establishing and operating sites within the union, ...
Thursday, February 8, 2024
German animal welfare schemes for pigs approved by European Commission
The European Commission has approved — under EU State aid rules — two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of pigs.
Monday, December 11, 2023
European Commission seeks major update of EU rules for animal welfare during transport
The European Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU rules for animal welfare during transport in 20 years.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
European Commission acknowledges risks in imports of Ukrainian poultry and eggs
The European Commission asserts that overall trade from Ukraine to the European Union is functioning smoothly, but admits to "some risk" in certain sectors, particularly in poultry and eggs, where imports could potentially drive d ...
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Irish grass-fed beef set for special recognition by European Commission
The European Commission is in the final stages of bestowing Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status on Irish grass-fed beef, acknowledging its distinct characteristics and geographical origin, BBC News reported.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
European Commission gives go-ahead for GM corns' use as animal feed
The European Commission has authorised three genetically modified corn and renewed the authorisation for another genetically modified (GM) corn.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Aquaculture Advisory Council presents circular fish feed recommendation to European Commission
The Belgium-based Aquaculture Advisory Council has proposed recommendations to the European Commission to support and facilitate the adoption of circular feed practices.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
European Commission unit releases findings concerning checks on fishery products in Australia, Morocco and Finland
The European Commission's health and safety unit has published findings from audits looking at checks on fishery products in Australia, Morocco and Finland.
Monday, February 27, 2023
European Commission seeks to beef up rules for protecting animals delivered by sea
The European Commission has proposed to strengthen the rules for the protection of animals transported by sea.
Monday, February 6, 2023
European Commission satisified with draft law for labelling of animal husbandry in Germany
The European Commission has examined a draft law for the mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and expressed no objections.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
European Commission adopts notice concerning movement of veterinary medicines from Great Britain
The European Commission has adopted a notice which extends to December 31, 2025, the current arrangements for the movement of veterinary medicines from Great Britain to Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and Northern Ireland.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
European Commission adopts Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund programme for Ireland
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Ireland, the European Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for the country to implement the EU common fisheries pol ...

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