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🎄It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas...only 259 days to go!
Get ready checking the latest 🇪🇺🇫🇷French Protected Geographical Indication registered:
Sapin de Noël du Morvan
More on GIs: https://link.europa.eu/KXGQxg
#EUQuality
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RT by @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: 🌟 Big announcement! Applications for the #ARIAwards26 are open! 🌟
This edition puts a special focus on Gender Equality, with a standalone category celebrating projects that empower women and advance equality across generations.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/y9etptrn
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🚜The EU has launched a call for evidence for
the mid-term evaluation of the #CAP
Share input on:
▪️Admin burden & simplification
▪️EU level CAP's added value vs EU countries level
▪️CAP’s relevance for today’s challenges
🗓️Until 6 April
✍️https://link.europa.eu/TkX6Q8
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A step forward➡️ the EU #RuralPact gets traction with 🇫🇮Finland engaging to advance the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas.👇
EU Rural Pact (@EURuralPact)
The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry officially signed a political commitment under the #RuralPact, reaffirming its support for the #RuralVisionEU: bit.ly/4v0JcvB
Explore a series of actions aimed at supporting rural development and strengthening governance, coordination and participati...
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R to @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: 🌾 "Agriculture & forestry must remain at the core of the bioeconomy,
supporting Europe’s global position while driving sustainable growth & rural areas" 🌱
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Coming soon: our first EU Agri-Hackathon! 🌱💡
Diverse teams, intensive collaboration, 48 hours, and one objective: propose data-driven ideas to tackle the challenges faced by the agri-food sector.
Save the date!
📅16–18 Oct. 2026
💻Fully online
Stay tuned!
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👋🇸🇬Hello, Singapore!
🇪🇺 44 EU agri-food business delegates from 13 EU countries are now on a business mission
✅Promoting EU quality, GI & organic excellence
✅Opening doors to Southeast Asia’s dynamic market
✅Networking at #FHA and #ProWine fairs
👉https://link.europa.eu/9n3pcd
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📢Time to fine-tune your idea and apply for the agri-food promotion campaigns call for proposals!
🟢160 million in #EUfunding available for campaigns in and outside the EU
👍A variety of topics to shape your campaign
✍The deadline is 23 April!
More👉https://lnkd.in/eMSfVKwk
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📅 Save the Date: 30 June 2026
🌱 #MissionSoil Investment Forum
Join us to:
📈Discuss #soilHealth investment opportunities
✍Co-design innovative investment mechanisms
🤝Build partnerships to accelerate the transition to healthy soils.
Stay tuned👉 http://link.europa.eu/rKBVpr
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R to @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: Building on these results, the Commission proposal for future #CAP is to make it
simpler, more flexible, and better targeted for a resilient and sustainable agri-food sector and thriving rural communities.
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Ever checked the code on your egg? 🥚
In the EU, it tells you how the hen was raised, the country of origin, and the exact farm.
Example: 1-FR-DBO02
= free-range, France, specific farm
Traceability and transparency mean informed choices: on every egg👇
https://link.europa.eu/QV3wJX
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🌱If you are coming to #EUYouthWeek, join us at the AGRI stand during the kick-off in Brussels📆24 April 2026
Discover how YOU can shape rural communities with #LEADER programme
🤝 Meet young Local Action Group ambassadors
🎤 Networking 12:45–14:00 🌍
🌱If you are coming to #EUYouthWeek, join us at the AGRI stand during the kick-off in Brussels📆24 April 2026
Discover how YOU can shape rural communities with #LEADER programme...
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🇪🇺🇮🇹New Italian Protected Geographical Indication registered:
Erbazzone Reggiano
is a traditional herb-filled savoury pie prepared with dough filled with spinach, chard, breadcrumbs and Parmigiano Reggiano, then topped with crispy lardons
👉https://link.europa.eu/KXGQxg
#EUQuality
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What if “waste” isn’t waste at all?
🌲 Timber offcuts → building systems
🐑Sheep’s wool → fertiliser
🌱Forestry by-products → new value chains
The EU #bioeconomy is quietly rewriting the rules.
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of #FoodForEurope
https://open.spotify.com/show/5jjDJX8dftZDEosUlEId3i
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DG Werner at the seminar on Sustainable Livestock organised by @agriculture_ie
'Our objective is clear: ensure EU livestock production remains competitive, sustainable, rooted in tradition, and driven by excellence. The upcoming Livestock Strategy will address these priorities.'
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At #CBESF2026, DG Werner highlighted Europe’s bioeconomy potential 🌱
🧪 Biofertilisers can help reduce dependencies
🏡 We must harness technology to bring bio-based products into our homes
🌾 Farmers & foresters must be at the heart of the value chain to make it work
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (@CBE_JU)
📢 We are kicking off #CBESF2026 in Brussels.
Today’s discussions will focus on scaling #biobased innovation - from research to industr...
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🇪🇺🇸🇪New Protected Designation of Origin registered from Sweden:
🐟Ostkustströmming
is wild-caught East Coast Baltic herring, known for its rich umami flavour and delicate yet firm texture when cooked
Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/KXGQxg
#EUQuality
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R to @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: Learn more about environmental sustainability in EU agriculture👉 https://link.europa.eu/9wYCYd
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Pinned: 🛰️ This #EarthDay, zoom out enough to see a living patchwork of coloured fields.
Farmers & rural communities are the custodians of this living landscape and
the #CAP supports sustainable farming practices that ensure planet protection and food production go hand in hand👇
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🚨Only 10 DAYS LEFT to apply for the #EUOrganic Awards 2026!
🏆🌱Celebrate excellence in organic across Europe and put your work in the spotlight.
Don’t miss your chance!
Apply now 👉 https://link.europa.eu/htmVYN
@OrganicsEurope @COPACOGECA @EU_EESC@respublicae.eu @EU_CoR@respublicae.eu
🚨Only 10 DAYS LEFT to apply for the #EUOrganic Awards 2026!
🏆🌱Celebrate excellence in organic across Europe and put your work in the spotlight.
Don’t miss your chance!
Apply now 👉 link.europa.eu...
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RT by @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: A great exchange with the first 🇪🇺-🇺🇸 Young Leaders in Agriculture cohort
Farmers on both sides of the Atlantic face shared challenges—and huge opportunities. Connecting & innovating together, this generation has much to learn from each other to build a future-ready agriculture
A great exchange with the first 🇪🇺-🇺🇸 Young Leaders in Agriculture cohort
Farmers on both sides of the Atlantic face shared challenges—and huge opportunities....
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Today, the Commission presents a new Communication on wildfires 🔥
One message is clear: prevention starts with land management 🌱
Farmers & forest managers reduce risks every day and the #CAP supports this.
📄 Read more: https://link.europa.eu/kVBNqT
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#EUFunded cutting-edge #AgriResearch supports EU farmers.
🌱The #CORDIS Results Pack on plant genetic resources and breeding showcases 14 projects driving innovation in plant breeding to make crops more resilient👉 link.europa.eu/8qMmvp
Video
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Pinned: Over 700 farmers and stakeholders from all EU countries shared views on the future of EU agri-food innovation.
Clear priorities emerged:
🚜Innovation must reach the ground faster
🚀SMEs need more support
🌍Broader ambition
A new EU R&I strategy is coming.
https://link.europa.eu/Q66R76
Over 700 farmers and stakeholders from all EU countries shared views on the future of EU agri-food innovation.
Clear priorities emerged:
🚜Innovation must reach the groun...
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R to @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: 1⃣improve the availability and affordability of fertilisers for farmers and for food production;
2⃣strengthen Europe’s domestic production and resilience;
3⃣accelerate the transition towards decarbonised, low-fossil and circular fertilisers.
More👉 https://link.europa.eu/pjyVvR
1⃣improve the availability and affordability of fertilisers for farmers and for food production;
2⃣strengthen Europe’s domestic production and resilience;
3⃣accelerat...
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🇪🇺🇫🇮New Finnish Protected Geographical Indication registered:
Savolainen talkkuna / Savolainen talakkuna
is a roasted cereal powder made from barley or a blend of barley and oats, produced in the regions of North and South Savo
👉https://link.europa.eu/KXGQxg
#EUQuality
🇪🇺🇫🇮New Finnish Protected Geographical Indication registered:
Savolainen talkkuna / Savolainen talakkuna
is a roasted cereal powder made from barley or a blend of barley and oats, ...
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🇪🇺 EU Commission proposes €21.5 million in support from the agricultural reserve fund to help Bulgarian🇧🇬, Estonian🇪🇪 and Hungarian🇭🇺 farmers.
Funds will support farmers hit by adverse weather events during the 2025 growing season.
Read more ⬇
https://link.europa.eu/kYbBXw
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➡️Real-time exchanges between EU countries & stakeholders are key to preparedness.
📍The Commission is hosting an ad hoc #EFSCM meeting to closely monitor trade, energy and fertilisers amid developments in the Middle East.
More on the #EFSCM mechanism 👇https://link.europa.eu/fdjh3b
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Pinned: 🏆🌱#EUOrganic awards 2026 are on!
Apply until 26 April!
👨🌾👩🌾Best organic farmer (m/f)
⛰️ Best organic region/biodistrict
🏙️ Best organic city
🥣 Best organic food processing SME
🛒 Best organic food retailer
🍽️ Best organic restaurant/food service
👉https://link.europa.eu/WxrhF7
🏆🌱#EUOrganic awards 2026 are on!
Apply until 26 April!
👨🌾👩🌾Best organic farmer (m/f)
⛰️ Best organic region/biodistrict
🏙️ Best organic city
🥣 Be...
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💬'This #WomenInFarming platform is for YOU! Try it out. Make it yours!'
Director General Elisabeth Werner invites you to take the opportunity to exchange knowledge, offer mentoring and create new networks.
⏰Only ten days left to apply!
Here👉https://link.europa.eu/fPkBGm
💬'This #WomenInFarming platform is for YOU! Try it out. Make it yours!'
Director General Elisabeth Werner invites you to take the opportunity to exchange knowledge, offer mentoring and cr...
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On #ZeroWasteDay, meet Gaël Tendon, founder of Karulium 🍄
An innovative project in Guadeloupe 🇫🇷 transforming agricultural & green waste into sustainable substrates for mushroom production, boosting bioeconomy👇
EU Agriculture🌱 (@EUAgri@respublicae.eu)
🍄 Innovation in Guadeloupe!
Gaël Tendon returned home to create Karulium, a mushroom farm backed by EAFRD rural development funds.
His work boosts the bioeconomy, cuts dependence on imports & creates local jobs. 🇪�...
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🌾Today at the AGRIFISH Council, Ministers discuss a key question for the future of the #CAP post-2027:
how income support can be distributed more fairly, better targeted and fit for the challenges ahead.
📄 Discover more in our factsheet: https://link.europa.eu/mHWkrq
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At today's Commission's (@EUAgri@respublicae.eu >@EU_Growth@respublicae.eu >@EU_Taxud@respublicae.eu) High-level Dialogue on 'Securing a Sustainable, Competitive and Fair EU Fertilisers System'
DG Werner highlighted that through transparency, dialogue & evidence-based measures the upcoming Fertiliser Action Plan aims to ↓
At today's Commission's (@EUAgri@respublicae.eu @EU_Growth@respublicae.eu @EU_Taxud@respublicae.eu) High-level Dialogue on 'Securing a Sustainable, Competitive and Fair EU Fertilisers System'
DG Werner highlighted that through t...
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Pinned: 🌱What works today can shape tomorrow’s CAP.
New EU report highlights best practices for agri-environment & climate action.
📊~28% #CAP funding supports these areas
🌍Eco-schemes cover +60% EU farmland
➡️Next: scale what works.
📄More: https://link.europa.eu/MrY4J8
#CAPdelivers
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At the CAP Directors meeting in Pafos, DG Werner highlights 2023-27 CAP Strategic Plans strong progress. So far:
311,000 young farmers supported
300,000 rural jobs created,
91% of EU farmland covered by income support & 60% by eco-schemes.
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🗣️Have your say!
Do you work on critical raw materials, water management or permitting?
💧Take part in the targeted revision of the Water Framework Directive.
Share your input on access to critical raw materials, circularity & strategic autonomy.
✍️https://link.europa.eu/WKMpPv
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In January, Cyprus took the helm of the Council of the EU 🇨🇾
🎧 A new episode of #FoodForEurope looks at agriculture in Cyprus. We examine:
🌱 Organic farming
🍽️ Insights into Cypriot agriculture and gastronomy
💧 The response to water scarcity
https://open.spotify.com/show/5jjDJX8dftZDEosUlEId3i
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RT by @EUAgri@respublicae.eu: Honoured to welcome Minister Low Yen Ling to the 🇪🇺 Pavilion at FHA - Food & Hospitality Asia.
The European Union is proud to be the Region of Honour at one of most prestigious Food & Hospitality fairs in the region. 🥗🥙
In the current turbulent geopolitical times, the EU continues to be a reliable partner for open, safe & transparent trade in agri-food products.
Minister Low was welcomed by Acting Deputy Director General Diego Canga Fano...
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