The study represents the Commission’s commitment, outlined in its 2023 Communication on the functioning of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), to address emerging challenges in the sector. It aligns with the Commissi...
Missions are a novelty of the EU research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. They are a new way of bringing concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. Restoring and maintaining soil health is one of...
This study provides an overview of the impact of commodity traders on agricultural markets. It examines the ramifications of financialisation, explores prevailing trends, and confronts the challenges that characterise...
This workshop provides a first assessment of the programming of the EMFAF for the period 2021-27. It focuses on Article 17 on “First acquisition of a fishing vessel”, Article 18 on “Engine replacement or moderni...
The EU fisheries and aquaculture products (FAPs) market is largely dependent on external producers. Some of the imports entering the EU market come from countries with lenient regulations. This study gives an overview...
The project “Comparative analysis of agricultural sectors and rural areas in the pre-accession countries: Agricultural policy developments, situation of the agri-food sector and economic context” is financed by Di...
Soil-related citizen science projects have gained significant interest driven by the prominence of soil within public policy agendas. Amongst others, this includes the EU Soil Strategy for 2030, which contributes to t...
This study provides an overview of the impact of commodity traders on agricultural markets. It examines the ramifications of financialisation, explores prevailing trends, and confronts the challenges that characterise...
This study provides an overview of the impact of commodity traders on agricultural markets. It examines the ramifications of financialisation, explores prevailing trends, and confronts the challenges that characterise...
Healthy soils are essential for our environment and society, as soils deliver crucial ecosystem services. The publication of the EU Soil Strategy for 2030 and the Soil Monitoring Law marked major milestones for soil p...
This report describes six Horizon 2020 Green Deal Call projects (PROMISCES, SCENARIOS, ZeroPM, ALTERNATIVE, LIFESAVER, PANORAMIX) that contribute to the EU's Zero-Pollution ambitions and supporting a greener health se...
The agri-food ecosystem is one of the fourteen industrial ecosystems identified in the updated EU Industrial Strategy, published in 2021. In this Strategy, the Commission proposed the co-creation of transition pathway...
On 31 October, the EU-funded dRural project on digitalisation of rural areas officially finished. Nevertheless, the knowledge collected and shared with similar projects, as well as the digital platform introduced in 1...
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
The dRural project is proud to announce the publication of its final video. It captures moments of the project’s final event during the EU Week of Regions and Cities, as well as the partners’ thoughts on the proje...
GUARDIANS project announces the start of the Farm Stories series – a cycle of interviews with the farmers involved in the project pilots as end-users of technologies and guardians of their territories.
This report investigates the intricate interplay between drivers of changes in soil health and pressures and impacts on soil in the 32 European Environment Agency (EEA) member countries, along with six cooperating cou...
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
Fertilisers may contain contaminants/impurities or intentionally added substances of concern that can impact human health and the environment, e.g., through contamination of groundwater, surface water and drinking wat...
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
B-Ferst is a project funded by the BBI (now CBE) JU, from May 2019 to October 2024. It hasinvolved a multidisciplinary team with expertise in every aspect of the whole fertiliser valuechain with a total of 11 part...
Europe faces growing food supply demands and a shortage of non-renewable raw materials for fertilisers. But producing more from available resources is possible, say researchers: "The nutrients we need are before our e...
The dRural project, aimed at fostering the digitalisation of services in European rural regions marked its conclusion through a live event on digital transformation during the EU week of regions and cities, held in Br...
The policy and public debate on the EU protein sector requires a comprehensive approach that includes EU plant protein production and supply, while simultaneously addressing the broader challenges and opportunities of...
The common agricultural policy (CAP) is a key European Union policy area, making up 31 % of the EU budget. The new CAP for the period 2023-2027 aims for increased environmental and climate ambition. It builds on Plans...
The DEEPSYNC initiative to document and share stories from its projects presents a valuable opportunity for engagement among members and innovators. By illustrating each project's journey – Including both successes ...
This report is the output of Task 1.1 of the project supporting the European Commission with implementation of the Soil Strategy. The three aims of the task were to: 1) present an overview of the streams and flows of ...
EFCA promotes the highest common standards for the control, inspection and surveillance under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The purpose of the European Fisheries Control Agency is to ensure a high, uniform and ef...
ivestock production is responsible for most of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from European agriculture. To achieve the climate targets in the European Union, reducing emissions from the food chain, and within tha...
Agricultural plastic is a small percentage of Europe’s total plastic consumption, but the harm that products like mulch films can do is devastating. Solutions are on the way. Among them are upcycling and biodegradab...
ACES is the European Commission’s multilingual online platform for sanitary and phytosanitary (animal and plant health) certification, for trade purposes. It supports: - the importation of animals, animal products, ...
The initiative to document and share stories from projects within DeepSync offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow members and innovators by showcasing each project's journey, including both successes and c...
As we celebrate Agriculture Day 2024, we spotlight the transformative role of carbon farming in combating climate change. This innovative approach is gaining momentum, thanks to European projects like MRV4SOC and MARVIC.
The marine data service that supports the integrated maritime policy of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). Provides open access to high-quality pan-European m...
From the perspective of the Western Balkan agricultural sector, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) represents the benchmark for setting their future agricultural policy. The necessary CAP administrative structures i...
Biodiversity loss is recognised as one of the top risks that humanity is facing. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 highlights the need to better integrate biodiversity considerations into decision-making, and comm...
Biodiversity loss is recognised as one of the top risks that humanity is facing. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 highlights the need to better integrate biodiversity considerations into decision-making, and comm...
Fertilisers are products containing nutrients intended to improve the fertility of the soil or to contribute to plant nutrition. These nutrients commonly include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential el...
In the European Union (EU), high-protein crops for animal feed are defined as those having a protein content ranging between 30% and 50%. These crops are crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of certain livestock,...
This edition of the Project Brochure showcases other practical examples of CAP support to a diverse range of skills to help agricultural and rural professionals keep pace with a fast-changing, increasingly complex world.
This edition of the EU CAP Network magazine focuses on the economic, social and environmental resilience of rural areas and the role networking plays to help build resilience.
Do you ever wonder what is really going on in the world of agriculture? And what if you could have sustainably grown maize, wheat and sugar beet? Find out how in the final video of B-Ferst project.
Which are the most important challenges of the agricultural sector? How can we work together for a better agricultural future? Read the B-Ferst brochure to find out!
From bio-based fertilisers to nutrient recovery, research is intensifying efforts to achieve Green Deal targets and decarbonise the agriculture sector. Yet, recent farmer protests have brought new challenges and syste...
Soil is a finite resource, and without soil no plant can grow. We need it for agriculture, forests, grasslands, and to remove CO2 from our atmosphere. A project like MRV4SOC, on monitoring, reporting and verification ...
The EU-funded dRural project has entered its final quarter, revealing significant improvements in the quality of life for rural inhabitants through a digital marketplace platform. A video news release highlights the p...
Do you ever wonder what is really going on in the world of agriculture? What if you could have sustainably grown maize, wheat and sugar beet? Find out how in the final video of B-Ferst project.
Gender+ inclusive agricultural policies and civil society practices for and with small farmersAgriculture and rural areas are central to the European Green Deal. With the growing food crisis, environmentally sustainab...
To reach climate-neutrality by 2050, everybody must contribute. The project MRV4SOC, funded by the European Union, is doing its part in this collective effort by tackling the issue of soil organic carbon monitoring, r...
Farming is often associated with something traditional, very far from smart solutions and cutting-edge technologies. But what if these antipodes walked hand in hand instead? GUARDIANS released a new video to describe ...
Observing instead of mowing. Questioning rather than executing. Eric is a “punk gardener”. He praises slowness and considers himself a guest in our natural environment. Because “the time has come to take a step ...
The role of women and other minorities in agriculture is critical in improving food security and eradicating poverty. However, it is often neither recognised nor properly remunerated. See how GPS-controlled goats, dig...
The paper investigates what agricultural production depends on, based on a hybrid scheme that might enhance farmers' acceptance of agri-environmental schemes.
An insight from the literature on the measurement of transaction costs related to agri-environmental schemes (AES) and the conceptual framework used for it.
Crucial for nature and agriculture, nutrients are key elements for fertilizers. Researchers are fighting climate change and soil pollution, by recovering them from bio-waste, but experts warn: “Science is not enough...
On the 21-22 of June 2023, 22 partners from 9 European countries gathered in the region of Asturias, Spain, for the first meeting of the EU- funded project GUARDIANS. This project aims to empower small and medium-size...
In Spain, drought is causing irreversible losses to over 3 million crops. Worldwide, water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80 percent of croplands. From new irrigation systems to support funds, experts a...
In response to the urgent matters related to intensive farming, a successful example of agri-environmental collective scheme in the Netherlands uses a mechanism-based approach to investigate the potential of eco-syste...
Agri-environmental schemes are common in the EU agricultural policy, but do they really help improve environmental and economic efficiency? This report analyzes the application of agri-environmental measures on Bava...
One out of four animal and plant species is threatened, and 1 million face extinction. The UN warns of a “biodiversity apocalypse,” but experts say: “We spend much more financing the destruction of nature, than ...