Commission outlines blueprint for forward-looking Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

Europe’s strongest economy is seeing its farming sector decimated. At an incredibly rapid rate, both the number of farmers and the income of those left farming is nose diving. Why is this happening and what can – or will – be done? […]

plummeting prices despite the all the signals and scientific evidence have made the Commissioner’s position untenable, the EMB claim. […]

With trilogues in progress behind unacceptably closed doors, the Commission has released another document on eco-schemes. While it’s a good sign that the Commission is still in the game there are some curious pet projects appearing. Oliver Moore unpacks some details.   […]