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Agriculture
GUARDIANS launches Open Call #2 Test Before Invest to bring pi...
Press Release
May 4, 2026
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The GUARDIANS project announces the launch of its second Open Call, “Test Before Invest”, opening on May 1. This new opportunity is designed to support small and medium-sized farms in testing and validating cuttin...
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Agriculture
Measuring soil carbon: science, markets and the limits of cert...
Press Release
April 30, 2026
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Soils store enormous amounts of carbon. Due to climate change and intensive agriculture, however, they risk transforming from a carbon sink into a source of emissions. “Carbon farming” aims to prevent this and EU ...
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Fishery
Best practices on the conduct and reporting of the fish sexual...
Publication
April 22, 2026
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Best practices on the conduct and reporting of the fish sexual development test (FSDT) OECD TG 234
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Agriculture
​​Study on the repercussions of US agri-food tariffs on EU...
Policy Brief
April 2, 2026
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The EU agri‑food sector is facing one of the most challenging periods in its recent history. Geopolitical tensions, rising production costs for energy, fertilisers, feed and logistics are already squeezing farm inco...
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Agriculture
The repercussions of US agri-food tariffs on EU regions​ - s...
Publication
April 2, 2026
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The leaflet analyses the impact of new US tariffs on EU agri-food exports, the US being a major market for EU agricultural products. The document highlights how these new tariffs will lead to price increases, reduced ...
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Agriculture
Excises on tobacco products in the EU
Study
April 2, 2026
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This study provides country-specific data and analysis on the potential impacts of the proposed revision of the EU Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD). Using the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model, it focuses on nine Me...
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Fishery
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing: The EU carding sy...
Report
April 1, 2026
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The IUU Regulation is a pillar of the EU fisheries control framework, designed to prevent the access of IUU-caught products to the EU market. One of its main components is a catch certification scheme that aims to ens...
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Agriculture
Support measures for farmers’ income in different Member Sta...
Study
March 26, 2026
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This study examines recent developments in EU farm incomes, focusing on the heightened price volatility observed since 2020. Sharp increases in energy, fertiliser, and feed costs, driven by multiple factors, have led ...
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Fishery
Scaling up marine aquaculture - Unlocking the potential of alg...
Fact-sheet
March 26, 2026
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The European Union (EU) is facing increasing challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and the growing demand for renewable resources. Marine aquaculture offers an opportunity to alleviate pre...
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Agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation in the agri-food system
Policy Recommendation
March 26, 2026
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The EU agri-food system underpins Europe’s food security, rural livelihoods and strategic autonomy, while playing a central role in the Union’s economy and land stewardship. Spanning the full value chain from the ...
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Fishery
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the Russian war o...
Research Paper
March 26, 2026
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Between 2019 and 2024, the fishery and aquaculture sector of the European Union (EU) was subject to by three coincident external shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine....
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Agriculture
CORDIS results pack on plant genetic resources and breeding - ...
Publication
March 12, 2026
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CORDIS results pack on plant genetic resources and breeding - Advancing plant breeding to strengthen food supply
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Agriculture
Guardians of the land: using technology to protect Europe’s ...
Press Release
March 10, 2026
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Small family farms sustain rural communities, protect landscapes and carry centuries of knowledge. Yet most digital innovation bypasses them, deepening the gap with industrial producers. Across Europe, new tools — f...
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Animal
EFSA's scientific opinion on welfare of turkeys on farm
Publication
March 7, 2026
op.europa.eu
Turkeys are raised for meat production in large flocks across the EU, mainly in indoor housing. Systems with covered veranda and outdoor range are also used. EFSA’s experts reviewed the latest scientific evidence to...
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Agriculture
Rose oil made Bulgaria famous - Now research is following suit
Research Paper
March 7, 2026
op.europa.eu
In Bulgaria, EU-funded researchers are driving innovation in energy eÿciency, bioplastics, biotechnology, space exploration and more. Once renowned for its rose oil, Bulgaria is now steadily extending its excellence ...
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Agriculture
Towards harmonized soil monitoring in the EU - An inventory of...
Report
March 7, 2026
op.europa.eu
The directive on soil monitoring and resilience (Soil Monitoring Law) was included in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU 2025/2360) on November 26th, 20225. After water and air, this Directive puts forward...
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Fishery
Fishery - Hake in the EU Price structure in the supply chain :...
Study
January 15, 2026
op.europa.eu
In 2023, global hake production reached 1.170.206 tonnes. Four species dominate the world supply: Argentine hake (37%), Cape hake (23%), North Pacific hake (20%), and European hake (8%). The remaining 12% corresponds ...
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Agriculture
Competition for land use and sustainable farming
Study
January 15, 2026
op.europa.eu
This study generated many insights in how agricultural land use has evolved in the EU-27 over the last 30 years, and how it can evolve sustainably in the next 30 years. Agricultural land was analysed in relation to ch...
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Agriculture
The GUARDIANS Project Launches Its Technology Catalogue and Vi...
Press Release
December 18, 2025
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The GUARDIANS project has published its technology catalogue and a set of explainer videos to help farmers and agri-food producers make use of the project's pioneering technologies.
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Agriculture
CORDIS results pack on agroecology and organic farming
Report
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and resilient agri-food system.
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Agriculture
Guidance on the biocidal products regulation - Version 1.0, De...
Guide
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
This document provides guidance on the approach for the evaluation of the resistance and cross resistance of target organisms to biocidal active substances and products (and if relevant antibiotics) according to the i...
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Animal
Technical assistance for the development of a roadmap towards ...
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
WSP is supporting the European Commission by providing technical assistance for the development of a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments (EC-GROW/2024/MVP/0049). On 10 July and 2...
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Fishery
Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries - O...
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries - Outermost regions (STECF 24-06)
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Agriculture
Rural vision magazine - Empowering rural Europe. #3
Magazine
November 27, 2025
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Since its launch in 2021, the Rural Pact has grown into a vibrant and living movement. Its community, strong of over 3 500 members, represents all parts of society and governance levels, which work together towards th...
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Agriculture
Supporting women’s empowerment in the Short Food Supply Chain
Press Release
November 25, 2025
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To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, COREnet wishes to give visibility to the crucial role of women in rural communities and in local food systems
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Animal
Medicinal treatment of animals of the equine species - Study o...
Study
November 19, 2025
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Under EU legislation, animals of the equine species are considered food-producing animals. To protect public health, animals of the equine species are irreversibly excluded from the food chain when they are treated wi...
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Agriculture
From broken bones to ice cream cones: a Belgian farmer’s sec...
Blog article
November 13, 2025
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After two life-changing accidents, Marc De Boey and his wife turned hardship into opportunity — reinventing their livestock farm as a thriving, visitor-friendly ice cream business. With the guidance of an advisor in...
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Fishery
Women in fisheries - State of play and progress on gender equi...
Report
November 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
Women remain under-represented in the EU fisheries sector, particularly as regards fishing and aquaculture activities. This in-depth analysis provides an overview of women’s participation in the sector, exploring av...
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Agriculture
EU mission, soil deal for Europe - Global engagement with the ...
Position Paper
November 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Mission Soil is making significant progress towards its goal of protecting and restoring soil health. Its projects are delivering results, and engagement with farmers, citizens, and local authorities is intensifyi...
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Agriculture
Mapping the effects of agroecological farming practices includ...
Research Paper
November 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
This work aimed at paving the way for a better coverage of the effects of agroecological practices on soil quality and on biodiversity in the Environmental Footprint (EF) methods, the EU recommended life cycle assessm...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Denmark
Report
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
From the perspective of the author, this national fisheries profile of Denmark constitutes a methodological step in an ongoing effort to fulfil the demand for national profiles as context for the ambition of further s...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Slovenia
Study
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
The analysis of Slovenian marine fisheries reveals a complex historical trajectory, influenced by postindependence challenges and EU regulatory changes. Geographical constraints, economic impacts, and declining fish l...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Latvia - A detailed social analy...
Report
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
National fisheries profile of Latvia - A detailed social analysis of the Latvian fishing sector
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Estonia - A detailed social anal...
Policy Paper
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
As follow-up to the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) working group on social data in fisheries that took place mid-October in 2023, the European Commission decided to prepare National...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of France - A detailed social analy...
Study
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
France is a significant maritime nation, with numerous maritime areas within its jurisdiction, particularly in its outermost regions. Coastal areas, though covering only 4% of continental France, host a large populati...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Croatia
Report
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
Croatian fisheries are facing a myriad of challenges, including overfishing, increased competition for marine space, and the problems of generational renewal. This is happening in the context of “blue Gold Rush” h...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Ireland
Report
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
Spanish society is plural and has experienced substantive transformations in recent decades. Some respond to global megatrends (e.g., demographic imbalances and ageing population1 or changes in consumption patterns); ...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Sweden
Report
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
Sweden is a country with strong connections to the sea and its fishing resources. From the trade of herring during the Hanseatic League period and the herring boom in the 1880s, the history of the country has been lin...
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Fishery
National fisheries profile of Ireland - A detailed social anal...
Report
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
The National Fisheries Profile (NFP) for Ireland offers a comprehensive analysis of the fisheries sector, highlighting its economic, cultural, and environmental significance. This detailed report aligns with European ...
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Agriculture
The behaviour-biodiversity Nexus - A comprehensive literature ...
Publication
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Human behaviour is pivotal in driving biodiversity loss, underpinning threats such as habitat destruction, overexploitation, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. Despite clear connections between human act...
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Agriculture
Impacts of the development of cultured animal proteins on the ...
Study
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Cultured meat (CM) is raising interest globally, including from multinational food companies, as an innovative technology to produce meat without farming animals. This completely different way of obtaining animal prot...
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Animal
EFSA's scientific opinion on welfare of animals kept for f...
Infographic
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
EFSA scientists looked into how well current fur farming conditions support animal welfare. The goal was to understand if the welfare issues observed in mink, foxes, raccoon dog and chinchilla can be avoided or signif...
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Animal
Dealing with differences - Can wolves and people coexist?
Publication
September 17, 2025
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The return of large carnivores to Europe is a conservation success story but one that also brings major challenges. Large carnivores sometimes depredate livestock; damage property, and approach settlements leading to ...
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Agriculture
Guidance on the Biocidal Products Regulation
Publication
September 17, 2025
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The Guidance on the Biocidal Products Regulation, Parts B+C (Assessment & evaluation) describes how to assess the information and perform exposure and risk assessment under the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Agriculture
Environmental footprint initiative - modelling of pesticides
Study
September 11, 2025
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The Environmental Footprint (EF) methods, recommended by the European Commission, provide standardised metrics for evaluating the environmental performance of products and organisations within the EU. This report desc...
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Fishery
Technical guidance for the monitoring, certification and verif...
Guide
September 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Fisheries management depends on matching the intensity of fishing to the reproductive capacity of the fish stocks. Engine power of catching vessels is one of the capacity indicators regulated through the Entry/Exit sc...
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Fishery
Fishmeal and fish oil - Production and trade flows in the EU
Publication
September 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
The global production of fishmeal and fish oil remains relatively stable with an average of 5,1 million tonnes of fishmeal and around 1,2 million tonnes of fish oil the past 10 years. Out of this, the EU produces from...
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Agriculture
JRC statistical audit of the agricultural sector resilience pr...
Report
September 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Agricultural Sector Resilience Progress Indicator (I.9) is an innovative multidimensional composite indicator that evaluates the status and progress of various factors impacting agricultural resilience in EU27 cou...
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Animal
Minimizing conflict, finding solutions - The EU platform for c...
Publication
September 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
After being eradicated from large parts of Europe the return of large carnivores today is a huge success story for nature conservation in Europe. But their return can also lead to challenges, especially in areas where...
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Fishery
Baseline study on the training and certification requirements ...
Publication
September 3, 2025
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The Cypriot fleet is dominated by small-scale vessels, which represent about 95% of the total fleet in number of vessels and employment. There are no training requirements for fishers in Cyprus. Various Development Ag...
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Rural
SMART ERA Launches it 1st Open Call for Pilot Add-ons
Press Release
September 1, 2025
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Up to 11 Innovators will receive €60,000 and Mentorship to Tackle SMART ERA Rural Challenges
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Animal
BEUC's Response to the European Commission’s Call for Ev...
Policy Recommendation
July 22, 2025
beuc.eu
BEUC's Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence: On-Farm Animal Welfare
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Animal
Animal welfare during transport - Update on the implementation...
Publication
August 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
This study, commissioned by the European Parliamentary Research Service at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, examines the implementation and enforcement of Counci...
Open
Agriculture
Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2025
Report
July 31, 2025
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This short-term outlook edition provides market prospects for key EU agricultural markets in 2025, and in case of crops also for a part of 2026. It is based on market intelligence available until mid-June 2025. Presen...
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Fishery
Preserved anchovy in the EU - Price structure in the supply ch...
Working Paper
July 17, 2025
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The present report proposes five price transmission analyses in three MS (Italy, Spain and Croatia). Among the five analyses conducted, all analyses cover preserved anchovy of national origin retailed in national supe...
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Agriculture
EUDR compliance – Understanding your position in beef, cocoa...
Guide
July 10, 2025
op.europa.eu
The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Regulation’, ‘this Regulation’, or ‘EUDR’) introduces obligations to operators and traders relat...
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Fishery
Exploring environmental impact methodologies to quantify fish ...
Publication
July 10, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report evaluates methods from Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and fisheries science concerning the impacts of fishing on exploited stocks and the seabed, using three case studies to assess feasibility and make recomm...
Open
Agriculture
EU missions - soil deal for Europe
Policy Brief
July 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
EU Missions are large-scale initiatives under Horizon Europe designed to tackle major global challenges, such as climate change, cancer, soil health, ocean restoration, and the development of climate-neutral and smart...
Open
Agriculture
JRC MARS bulletin – Crop monitoring in Europe. Vol. 33 no 5,...
Report
July 4, 2025
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Overall good yield prospects at the EU level are sustained by exceptionally high expectations in Spain, Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and also the Baltics. A persisting water deficit is increasingly affecting yi...
Open
Agriculture
Turning climate action in agriculture into a business case for...
Policy Brief
July 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
While the EU’s agricultural sector faces multiple challenges, the climate challenges of farmers and rural areas are daunting. Business as usual is not an option and novel policy action should be launched during this...
Open
Agriculture
Future-proofing the vision for agriculture and food
Study
July 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
The European Commission's vision for agriculture and food aims to ensure the agricultural sector's long-term competitiveness and sustainability. We have provided a pre-legislative foresight analysis to future-proof th...
Open
Agriculture
Umbrella-review of meta-analyses - A methodological framework ...
Study
July 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
Policymakers should increasingly support their decisions through rigorous synthesis of the available scientific evidence. In several scientific fields, meta-analysis (MA) has become a gold standard quantitative method...
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Agriculture
How the Czech-based start-up Ullmanna leverages artificial int...
Study
July 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
Ullmanna s.r.o., a Czech-based start-up founded in 2019, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to develop precision agriculture solutions, tackling key challenges faced by farmers. The company’s goal is to revoluti...
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Agriculture
Study on working conditions of farm employees in the EU agricu...
Study
June 19, 2025
op.europa.eu
The purpose of this case study is to strengthen the overall research by establishing a more robust baseline for Austria. This approach provides a comprehensive analysis and understanding of the current state of affair...
Open
Agriculture
Harmonizing soil pollution data and knowledge in Europe - A co...
Publication
June 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
Soil pollution is a significant environmental issue in Europe, driven by various factors such as industrial activity, urban areas, transport sector, agriculture, and hazards and military activities. Comprehensive, EU-...
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Animal
Research and innovation solutions to improve livestock system ...
Report
June 5, 2025
op.europa.eu
Agricultural and food production, particularly in the livestock sector, along with consumption, have potential impacts on several areas, such as the use of natural resources, biodiversity, and to anthropogenic greenho...
Open
Animal
Research and innovation solutions to improve livestock system ...
Report
June 5, 2025
op.europa.eu
Agricultural and food production, particularly in the livestock sector, along with consumption, have potential impacts on several areas, such as the use of natural resources, biodiversity, and to anthropogenic greenho...
Open
Agriculture
Corporate climate responsibility monitor 2025 assessing the tr...
Publication
June 2, 2025
newclimate.org
Corporate climate responsibility monitor 2025 assessing the transparency, integrity and progress of corporate climate strategies june 2025 food and agriculture sector
Open
Rural
SMART ERA cited as exemplary in Commission’s report
Press Release
May 28, 2025
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New report on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies praises SMART ERA
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Agriculture
GUARDIANS launches Open Call #1 - Co-Creation: Innovation for ...
Press Release
May 22, 2025
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The GUARDIANS project announces the launch of its first Open Call, aimed at supporting innovative partnerships between technology providers and small to medium-sized farms.
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Rural
From energy guzzler to catalyst for change: how a Spanish fert...
Press Release
May 20, 2025
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In the high-energy world of fertiliser production, a pioneering plant in Teruel, Aragon is showing how cleaner technologies can reshape a carbon-heavy industry. Set in a once-thriving coal town now emblematic of rural...
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Animal
A single list for the single market? Assessing the impacts of ...
Policy Recommendation
April 15, 2025
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A single list for the single market? Assessing the impacts of an EU positive list for pets
Open
Animal
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for St...
Publication
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report focuses on the status of sturgeon in EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea and the rivers with known historical sturgeon habitats which drain into it as outlined in the PANEUAP.
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Fishery
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for St...
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report focuses on the status of sturgeon in EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea and the rivers with known historical sturgeon habitats which drain into it as outlined in the PANEUAP.
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Fishery
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for St...
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for Sturgeons - Upper and Middle Danube region 2024
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Fishery
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for St...
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for Sturgeons - Lower Danube and Black Sea region 2024
Open
Animal
State of implementation of the Pan-European Action Plan for St...
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report focuses on the status of sturgeon in EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea and the rivers with known historical sturgeon habitats which drain into it as outlined in the PANEUAP.
Open
Fishery
Assessment of balance indicators for key fleet segments and re...
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating...
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Fishery
CORDIS results pack on food from aquatic ecosystems
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
Aquatic foods comprise animals and plants grown in or harvested from the ocean, lakes and rivers or sustainably farmed. Highly nutritious and with a smaller carbon footprint than land-based crops and livestock, foods ...
Open
Animal
Foot-and-mouth disease EU response
Policy Brief
April 17, 2025
op.europa.eu
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease, which affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats and other cloven-hoofed animals. It spreads rapidly amongst these animals, through direct contact between animals,...
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Fishery
EFCA Single programming document 2025-2029
Publication
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Multiannual Work Programme (MWP) 2025-2029 and Annual Work Programme (AWP) 2025 provides a general overview of the activities programmed on a multiannual basis in order to fulfil the mandate assigned to the Agency...
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Agriculture
Evaluating the CAP greening crop diversification measure with ...
Policy Brief
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
The European Union's common agricultural policy (CAP) has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability. Evaluating the effectiveness of CAP interventio...
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Fishery
Fishing outside the European Union
Working Paper
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
The external dimension of the EU's common fisheries policy provides a framework for the activities of EU vessels fishing beyond European waters and is structured around two types of arrangement: multilateral agreement...
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Fishery
Baseline study on the training and certification requirements ...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Training and skills enable fishers to be more efficient, resilient, sustainable and work safer. This is important for one of the world’s most dangerous professions. It is also important in making the profession more...
Open
Agriculture
ACCTING Factsheet: Local is beautiful
Fact-sheet
March 18, 2025
European Science Foundati...
Gender+ inclusive agricultural policies and civil society practices for and with small farmers
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Agriculture
Driving circular transformation: Agro2Circular presents the in...
Press Release
March 17, 2025
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Empowering regions with multilingual tools for a sustainable agri-food future
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Agriculture
Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the...
Press Release
March 10, 2025
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A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities
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Fishery
Technical guideline for sturgeon habitat monitoring
Guide
February 26, 2025
op.europa.eu
Sturgeon populations in European rivers and coastal waters have undergone a dramatic decline over the last 150 years. In addition to overharvest, the intensive developments of hydropower and river channelization have ...
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Fishery
Technical guideline for sturgeon population monitoring
Guide
February 26, 2025
op.europa.eu
Sturgeon populations in European rivers and coastal waters have undergone a dramatic decline over the last 150 years. In addition to overharvest, the intensive developments of hydropower and river channelization have ...
Open
Agriculture
Bio-based fertilizers for all? The price and acceptance challenge
Press Release
January 20, 2025
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Bio-based fertilizers promise a greener future but face high costs, regulatory gaps and acceptance barriers. Clear definitions, bold policies, and targeted subsidies are key to turning this sustainable solution in...
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Agriculture
Learning the short food supply chain: how advisors and trainin...
Press Release
January 15, 2025
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Short food supply chains are revolutionising agriculture, but success takes more than direct sales. Tailored training and expert advisors play a crucial role in helping farmers navigate new challenges, and build susta...
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Fishery
Foresight study on fishers of the future
Report
January 14, 2025
op.europa.eu
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...
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Agriculture
A Soil Deal for Europe
Policy Brief
January 12, 2025
op.europa.eu
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...
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Agriculture
The role of commodity traders in shaping agricultural markets
Study
January 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
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...
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