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Agriculture Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Commission welcomes vote of European Parliament supporting its proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Minister Coveney addresses the plenary session of the European Parliament and seeks support to deliver the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, in his role as President of the Council of Fisheries Ministers today addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament seeking support for his objectives and work … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

MEPs approve fresh €40 million for banana producers in the EU outermost regions

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banana growers in the EU’s outermost regions will get a one-off payment of up to €40 million in financial 2013 to offset their lack of competitiveness and changing EU market conditions. MEPs approved on Tuesday the informal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Financial, Government

Telenor: Large mobile services contract signed with Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Telenor has won the contract to supply mobile services to AgriKjøp. The agreement is worth NOK 180 million over three years. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AgriKjøp is a joint purchasing organisation for the companies in the Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Internet & Online, Norway, Technology, Telecom

More Europe for a better Europe

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Minister Joan Burton and the EESC agree on the necessity for a social dimension to economic and monetary union. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Has EU membership benefited Ireland? On 1 February, the members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Irish Ministers to represent Council in debate in the European Parliament on fisheries, the EU budget, and economic and foreign affairs issues

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton and Minister for Agriculture Food and Marine Simon Coveney will be in Strasbourg this week representing the Council of the European Union in a range of debates with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Reform of the CAP: the Committee of the Regions gives mixed assessment following debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — René Souchon (FR/PES), Chairman of the Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Natural Resources and President of the Auvergne Region, has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI), which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

“Feeding the World” Voedselconferentie in het Hilton ‘mist de boot’

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op 30 januari vindt de conferentie “Feeding the World” plaats in het Amsterdamse Hilton hotel. Op deze controversiële bijeenkomst van het tijdschrift The Economist, waar  de industriële landbouw als oplossing van de wereldhonger gepresenteerd wordt, staat prinses … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, Media, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society

Minister Coveney re-affirms aim to reach political agreement on CAP and CFP reform during the Irish Presidency

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the first meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the Agri/Fish Council on Monday 28 January. The overarching theme of the Irish Presidency is promotion of stability, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

Agriculture Committee adopts plans for modern and flexible EU farm policy

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

EU farm policy reform must distribute EU funding more fairly, make “greening” measures mandatory but flexible and better equip farmers to cope with market challenges. So says the Agriculture Committee’s opening position for negotiations with EU member states, as set … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

New Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook published

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Oslo, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yara has today released an updated version of its Fertilizer Industry Handbook containing information about the fertilizer market and industry. The Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook is a tool for analysts, investors, journalists and others who would like … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Media, Norway

Τράπεζας Πειραιώς – Ολοκλήρωση πληρωμών κοινοτικών ενισχύσεων έτους 2012 στους Αγρότες από τον Όμιλο Τράπεζας Πειραιώς, συνολικού ύψους 2 δισ. ευρώ

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Η Τράπεζα Πειραιώς ανακοινώνει ότι στο πλαίσιο της συμβολής της στην υποστήριξη και ανάπτυξη του Αγροτικού Τομέα της οικονομίας, ολοκλήρωσε στις 18 Δεκεμβρίου επιτυχώς την εκταμίευση και πληρωμή των κοινοτικών ενισχύσεων του 2012 σε 700 χιλιάδες αγρότες … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Greece

Yara International ASA: Timing of Yara quarterly reports

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Oslo, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yara’s 2013 quarterly reports will be published at the following dates: Fourth quarter 2012:              12 February 2013 First quarter 2013:                  22 April 2013 Second quarter 2013:            19 July 2013 Third quarter 2013:                 18 October 2013 Fourth quarter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Norway

Yara share purchases for employee program

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Oslo, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 11 December 2012 the Yara employee share trust (“Stiftelsen For Ansattes Aksjer i Yara”) purchased 18,200 Yara shares in the market at an average price of NOK 283.3562 per share, as part of Yara’s employee share purchase … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Norway

Commission authorises €2.66 billion state aid to Italian agricultural sector after May earthquakes

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Brussels, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission authorised today an Italian state aid scheme of €2.66 billion to support the recovery of the Italian agricultural sector from the damage caused by the earthquakes of 20 and 29 May 2012, which hit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Society

Extended release regarding Yara acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Oslo, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 6 December 2012 Yara International ASA entered into an agreement to acquire Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil, significantly strengthening its fertilizer position in the country. Yara and Bunge have also agreed to enter into a long-term … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Norway

Yara to acquire Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Oslo, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yara International ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil, significantly strengthening its fertilizer position in the country. The proposed transaction is valued at USD 750 million, and will be subject … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Norway

CAMEL CHEESE TO LIFT RURAL AFRICA?

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Chr. Hansen initiates a CSR project to explore how camel cheese may make a difference in rural Kenya and Somalia. 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thousands of camel owners in arid regions of Northern Africa, where two thirds of the world’s camels … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Education, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

150 million people benefitted from EU Food Facility, new report shows

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report on the EU’s Food Facility, set up in 2008 to counter the negative effects of the food crisis, show that in three years, the EU has improved the lives of over 59 million people … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Society

Chr. Hansen inaugurates Industry Technology Center and celebrates major upgrade of offices in Moscow

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Russia is the world’s ninth largest economy worth $ 2.0 trillion (source: IMF). It is predicting 4,5 per cent growth this year reflecting increased per capita spending and a trend towards demanding Western European product types and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Russia, Science

High Level Group on Wine formulates its conclusions

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Level Group on wine planting rights, established last April at the request of European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş, has finished its work today. This group of experts, comprising representatives from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government

Bayer CropScience hosts inaugural Vegetable Future Forum in Monheim

Posted on 13, December 2012 by
Innovative products from Bayer CropScience help growers meet the highest quality standards and raise the quality of life.

Partnerships key to success of global vegetable food value chain Monheim, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Partnerships are key to the success of the global vegetable food value chain, and Bayer CropScience is committed to leveraging its position to help connect the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Science

150 years of Bayer: Success through innovation and change

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Dekkers: Bayer products have become indispensable to our lives / Numerous events planned in 2013 Leverkusen, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bayer Group will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2013 with numerous events around the world. “Bayer can look back … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Science, Technology

Discovery of 100 million-year-old regions of DNA shows short cut to crop science advances

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scientists have discovered 100 million-year-old regions in the DNA of several plant species which could hold secrets about how specific genes are turned ‘on’ or ‘off’. The findings, which are hoped will accelerate the pace of research … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Science, United Kingdom

Agrisure Artesian™: strong performance in drought conditions

Posted on 6, December 2012 by
Yield of Agrisure Artesian™ hybrids vs. plot average by yield environment

Native trait enabling water optimization in corn Significant yield gain in severe and extreme drought Top yield potential in normal conditions Basel, Switzerland, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Syngenta announced today that results from expanded US field trials in 2012 have confirmed that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Science, Switzerland

Better functioning of food supply chain

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the mandate of the Forum? In 2010, the Commission tasked the Forum to help with the implementation of the recommendations of the former High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry and of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Management

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GLENCORE PUBLISHES SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2011

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

BAAR, Switzerland, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Glencore International plc today published its second sustainability report. The report evaluates Glencore’s performance in 2011, its progress in contributing to sustainable development and the level of commitment it has shown towards all of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Commodities, Environment, International Trade, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland

New Corporate Identity: YBBSTALER AGRANA JUICE

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful merger of AGRANA Juice Holding GmbH and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria GmbH in June of this year, the company founded as a result, YBBSTALER AGRANA JUICE GmbH, will shortly be unveiling its new corporate identity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Food & Beverage, Marketing

Astrium’s GRAIN service shows US corn yields are lower than expected

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Astrium Services’ GRAIN (Global Risk Agricultural INtelligence), a unique technology combining satellite imagery processing, agronomic and meteorological models, has computed the 2012 absolute U.S. corn yield at 116.0 bushels per acre A complete range of applications will be derived from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom

Cheaper wood imports from Russia: MEPs endorse deal

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU forest industries, including wood processers for the building industry and paper producers, will be able to buy cheaper imports of raw spruce and pine from Russia, under an agreement approved by Parliament on Wednesday. Russia is to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, International Trade, Russia

Baden-Württemberg, das Trüffelland

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
Baden-Württemberg, das Trüffelland

Einladung zur Premiere eines Films über die Neuentdeckung der edlen Pilze 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zwei Freiburger Forscher haben einen Traum: Sie wollen Deutschland wieder zu einem Trüffelland machen. Denn auch in Deutschland kommen die unterirdisch wachsenden Pilze vor, nicht nur in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food & Beverage, Germany, Science

Agricultural measures for outermost regions and Aegean islands

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, under the Cyprus Presidency, the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) supported compromise texts agreed by the Council and the European Parliament representatives during the last trilogue concerning the regulations laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government

EIB celebrating the 4th Microfinance Award

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
4th European Microfinance Award Programme Presentation of three finalists of the 4th European Microfinance ASKI, from The Philippines; Banco FIE, from Bolivia and Kompanion from the Kyrgyz Republic. here with Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg and Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Yunus Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh Luxembourg 11/15/2012

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — During European Microfinance Week, held 14-16 November 2012 in Luxembourg, the 4th European Microfinance Award was presented to the Philippine organization Alay Sa Kaunlaran Inc. (ASKI) for their efforts to support the local Philippine agricultural sector. The European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Society

Question and Answers on the EU’s fight against illegal fishing

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — How was the Commission’s decision to warn eight third countries of the risk of being identified as non-cooperative countries taken? The Commission’s decision to warn eight third countries (Belize, Cambodia, Fiji, Guinea, Panama, Sri Lanka, Togo and Vanuatu) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law

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€ 27,15 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries

Posted on 16, November 2012 by
€ 27,15 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a latest tranche of 14 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries. The total budget of the programmes, running for a period of three years, is € … Read the full press release →

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New framework for quality schemes in agriculture adopted today

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted a regulation on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs following a first reading agreement with the European Parliament (41/12). This regulation should achieve a simplified regime for the quality schemes under one single legal instrument and a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law

President Valcárcel rejects any plans to cut CAP budget

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Ramon Luis Valcárcel, has expressed his opposition to any reduction in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget, raising concerns about the impact that a haircut may have on Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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Feeding the world: experts gather to explore challenges of global food security

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experts from around the globe are to gather in Shanghai, China, to discuss the challenges and solutions to the biggest question facing the world – how do we achieve global food security? The forum is being hosted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Science, Society, United Kingdom

University of Zurich Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development

Posted on 6, November 2012 by
Simon Krattinger is hoping to mimic wheat's evolutionary changes in rice and sorghum to improve disease resistance. Credit: Carl Davies, CSIRO

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Zurich announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Plant biologist Simon Krattinger will pursue an innovative global health and development research … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Non Profit, Science, Society, Switzerland

“’New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene” – EU Auditors

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States acceding to the EU from 2004 had to ensure that their slaughterhouses met the EU’s hygiene requirements. As these requirements were generally to a much higher standard than existing national requirements, EU funds were provided … Read the full press release →

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