Waste no time, waste no water: The potential of water re-use in agriculture
MEP Michel Dantin Chair of the “Water & Agriculture” Working Group of the European Parliament Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” Cordially invites you to the event Waste no time, waste no water: The potential of water re-use in agriculture Monday, 8 October 2018 18:30 – 20:30 …
New Tools for Farming in the Circular Economy: Creating a Single Market for the Fertilising Products that Farmers Need?
“Agriculture is not old-fashioned but in fact an innovative and modern sector” Jan Huitema MEP Policy-makers and stakeholders gathered in the European Parliament to discuss the recently updated Fertilisers Regulation underlining that the creation of a single market is crucial in order to provide businesses and farmers with the variety …
The Value of Biodiversity for Agriculture
Hosted by Angélique Delahaye MEP Chair of the “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” working group of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” Biodiversity is a vital aspect of agriculture, as it is the origin of all species of crops and domesticated livestock. Biodiversity and agriculture are therefore …
New Challenges for Bees: The Way Forward
– Press Release – EU decision-makers and stakeholders gathered from across Europe in Brussels for the 4th Edition of the European Bee Week to ensure that bee health is put at the top of the agenda. The Bee Week called for collaboration among all stakeholders to work together in order …
Redefining Integrated Pest Management
Experts gathered in the European Parliament to discuss integrated pest management. EU policy-makers, environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and industry agree that there is no need to redefine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Sustainable Use Directive. Yet, it is crucial to start involving farmers in the discussions and decision-making processes, …