Category Archives: Agriculture

Agriculture Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Irish Minister for Agriculture discusses today’s Agrifish Council in Brussels

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Simon Coveney TD, is chairing today’s meeting of the Agrifish Council in Brussels. He gave a doorstep interview as he arrived at the meeting.  The Irish Presidency’s approach to this … Read the full press release →

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

Taxation: Commission refers Hungary to Court over tax exemption of pálinka

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Brussels, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission has decided to refer Hungary to the European Court of Justice for granting an exemption from excise duty to the production of fruit distillates (pálinka). Hungary exempts pálinka from excise duty when it … Read the full press release →

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

Fisheries MEPs pave the way for first discard ban in the EU

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fisheries Committee MEPs backed a proposed ban on discarding unwanted fish of 35 species caught in the Skagerrak (between the North Sea and the Baltic) in a vote on Tuesday. The ban, to take effect gradually between … Read the full press release →

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

Kuehne + Nagel awarded contract for warehousing and inbound logistics of agricultural spare parts

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Johannesburg / South Africa, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded a contract by AGCO to manage its aftermarket Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Johannesburg, South Africa. From the facility, parts are distributed within South Africa as well … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics

O BPI estará novamente presente no SISAB 2013

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

SISAB 2013 – Salão Internacional do Sector Alimentar e Bebidas 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — O BPI estará novamente presente no SISAB 2013, que decorrerá entre 25 e 27 de Fevereiro, no Pavilhão Atlântico, em Lisboa. O SISAB 2013 é a maior plataforma … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Food & Beverage, International Trade, Marketing, Portugal

BPI marca presença no IX Congresso Nacional do Milho

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

IX Congresso Nacional do Milho (2013-02-07) 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Decorreu, nos passados dias 30 e 31 de Janeiro, no Hotel Altis, em Lisboa, o IX Congresso Nacional do Milho, certame que contou com a presença de cerca de 600 empresários … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Marketing, Portugal

Stop large retailers’ abuse, says the EESC

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Retailers’ abusive practices are hastening the decline of the agro-food sector.  A distorted market affects consumers as well as suppliers. On 13 February, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) endorsed an opinion to put an end to these dramatic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Politics, Retail, Society

EU farm policy reform plans as voted by the Agriculture Committee

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agriculture Committee MEPs set out their position on EU farm policy reform in texts voted on Wednesday and Thursday, after more than a year’s debates with farmers, cooperatives, EU agriculture ministers, MPs, experts and academics. This position … Read the full press release →

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

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Small Business, Society, Technology

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