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First meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group on Strengthening the position of farmers in the organic food supply chain

The first meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group (TG) on Strengthening the position of farmers in the organic food supply chain took place online on 15 September 2022. Presentations from the day are available on the event page.

The meeting aimed to take stock of the policy & regulatory framework for organic value chains and begin to identify the key enabling conditions and barriers to strengthen the role of organic producers in the organic value chain.

Check the event page regularly for further updates, including videos and reporting from the day.

Publication date: 
19/09/2022

EU organic policy supports agro-ecology’s expansion

This article gives an overview of how more support for organic systems as a form of agro-ecological production can help address policy challenges by achieving sustainable agricultural and food systems for Europe.

The Policy Insights articles bring you updated, practical information about the latest developments in the EU agri-food policy world in a catchy format. Find all the articles in our Publications library.

Publication date: 
06/09/2022

Measuring climate mitigation contributions from CAP-funded agri-food action

This article gives an overview of the range of financial support available through CAP Strategic Plans (CSPs) for agri-food climate action. This funding can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase stored carbon in soil and biomass.

The article explains the importance of measuring, report and verification of climate contributions from CAP funds and how such transaction costs can be eligible for CSP support.

The Policy Insights articles bring you updated, practical information about the latest developments in the EU agri-food policy world in a catchy format. Find all the articles in our Publications library.

 

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
01/09/2022

EESC interview: Bulgarian Beef Breeders

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has published an interview with its member Stoyan Tchoukanov presenting his perspective on ‘finding the right balance between farmers' interests and an environmentally conscious future’.

Mr Tchoukanov is the president of the Beef Breeders Association of Bulgaria and his observations include how: "I have learned that some of the problems farmers are encountering stem from misunderstanding EU climate and environmental goals. I want to bring the reality of local farmers to the broader society and integrate them into the various fields of the environmental world. It is important to find the right balance between farmers' interests and an environmentally conscious future, between profitable agriculture and the preservation of nature. Nothing is easy, of course. If it were, the solution would have already been found!"

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
23/08/2022

Covenant of Mayors: climate neutrality awards

Climate neutrality is the goal for entrants into this year’s City in the Spotlight Awards 2022 from the Covenant of Mayors and winners will be announced in October.

Winners will be invited to participate in the European Week of Regions and Cities, where they will be announced in the Covenant of Mayors’ session RePowerEU: the role of cities and regions in accelerating the transition to renewables and improving energy efficiency on 12 October in Brussels.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
23/08/2022

Rural entrepreneurs: Erasmus+ project survey

An Erasmus+ OREN project includes a focus on rural regions. This aims at involving rural entrepreneurs in an interactive multi-stakeholder learning platform, which will train the participants in advanced managerial and business skills.

As a first phase, the project is developing a study on successful rural business models. A survey has been launched (in Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany and Belgium) to understand the main barriers and challenges that rural entrepreneurs face during their everyday work. You are invited to participate in the OREN survey which is available in English, French and Dutch.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
23/08/2022

Mental health support for Flemish farmers

Farmers suffer from stress and mental health challenges that can be exacerbated by rural factors such as isolation. In Belgium (Flanders) the government and agricultural support organisations are working together to raise awareness about farmers’ wellbeing through a new action plan and information campaign.

The Flemish farming charity Boeren op een Kruispunt (Farmers at a Crossroads) is involved in implementing this new wellbeing action plan. Its information campaign is reaching out to rural professionals, including agricultural advisors, who visit farms. The aim is to highlight and help recognise signs that a farmer might need support to help deal with stress and mental health issues. The campaign also provides advice about how to refer farmers to get support with stress and cope with rural mental health issues.

 

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
23/08/2022

Sustainable agriculture: new regulation on fertilising products

More use of organic and waste-based fertilisers is now possible thanks to new EU rules governing fertilising products such as liming materials, soil improvers, growing agents, plant bio-stimulants and blends.

The new EU regulation on fertilising products promotes sustainable agriculture in support of the European Green Deal’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies. These rules have been introduced to help reduce the environmental impact of fertilisers, limit their risk to human health as well as reduce Europe’s dependency on imported fertilisers. They address safety, quality and labelling requirements that companies producing and selling such fertilisers will need to comply with allowing their products to be freely traded across the EU without additional formalities. A Guidance document on the labelling of EU fertiliser products is available to support businesses with the implementation of new rules.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
23/08/2022

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