Food, farming and the future of agriculture 🌾 Sowing the seeds of EU Agriculture & Rural Development policy 🇪🇺 #CAP 👩‍🌾

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Farmers & foresters play a central role in unlocking Europe’s bioeconomy potential Commissioner @CHansenEU welcomes the launch of the Bio-based Europe Alliance 'a concrete step forward that brings farmers & foresters new market opportunities & diversification of income streams'
Today, we are launching the EU Bio-based Europe Alliance! 🌱 Over 100 stakeholders have already joined, bringing together 🔸buyers 🔸suppliers & 🔸national & regional authorities committed to accelerating the uptake of European bio-based solutions. 👉 link.europa.eu/8WmFj4
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🌱 What’s next for EU farming? The latest episode of #FoodForEurope explores the new Strategic Approach to research and innovation for EU agriculture, and examines how research can turn innovation into practical solutions.🌾 🎧 Listen now! open.spotify.com/show/5jjDJX…
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🇪🇺🇮🇹 New Protected Designation of Origin from Italy: 🫒Oliva Alta Daunia refers to table olives of the Peranzana variety, grown in northern Apulia. They are known for a fresh herbaceous taste, slightly bitter and tender, juicy flesh. More: link.europa.eu/Cd6xRn #EUQuality
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Why should you join European Mission Soil Week 2026? 🤝Connect with the #MissionSoil community 💡Exchange knowledge & solutions 🌱Discover Mission Soil in action 💬 Build new collaborations 📅 17–18 Nov | Dublin 🔗Register: missionsoilweek.eu/ #MissionSoilWeek
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Out now➡️the 7th EFSCM report on the state of #FoodSecurity in the EU 🔎link.europa.eu/R9d7KY Commission keeps monitoring risks to EU food supply & supporting efforts to strengthen resilience. By spotting emerging challenges, the report informs action to boost preparedness.
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Good news for organic! 🌱 Today, we delivered a deal to help the organic sector grow. 👉 More predictable rules, a level playing field for producers, & stronger consumer trust in the EU organic label — while maintaining high standards. A win for producers and consumers alike!
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🚜 The first #EUAgriHackathon has come to a close! Thanks to the 30 teams for fresh ideas to simplify administrative tasks, connect agricultural data and strengthen collaboration. 💡See you at the #EUAgriFoodDays in Brussels on 8–9 December, to discover the winning projects.
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🌱 How can farmers and foresters benefit from the bioeconomy? The @CBE_JU Working Group’s Action Plan aims to build skills, secure fair value in supply chains, foster industry-primary producers collaboration on bio-based solutions and unlock new revenue streams. 👇
🌱 8 practical actions to strengthen primary producers’ role in Europe’s circular bioeconomy! Developed by the CBE JU Working Group on Primary Producers with support from RootLinks, the new action plan focuses on business opportunities and stronger cooperation.
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it’s underway! 🚀 30 teams are now working across 3 challenges to develop practical digital solutions for Europe’s farmers. Three days of ideas, collaboration, expert input and problem-solving have begun. Follow the #EUAgriHackathon 🇪🇺 link.europa.eu/MVnqVr
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The best ideas come from bringing different perspectives together. From the farmer who knows the problem, to the developer designing the answer & the innovator who makes it work. We need ambitious ideas, translated into practical solutions. DG Werner opens the #EUAgriHackathon!
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Today’s discussion between DG Werner and Mr Walter Nussel, Bavarian State Government Commissioner for Bureaucracy Reduction, focused on simplifying agricultural rules and procedures. Simplification remains a key priority in order to reduce the administrative burden on farmers.
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On #WorldFoodDay, we take pride in: 🍎 Quality EU food 🌾 Dedicated farmers 🌱 A strong, secure and sustainable food system 🇪🇺 Here’s to the food we share and the future we grow together.
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Happy International Day of #RuralWomen!💚 In 2025, 23.2 million rural women were economically active. 🇪🇺 The EU supports female entrepreneurship, better rural services & flexible training and jobs. When rural women thrive, rural communities thrive! 👉link.europa.eu/797GJC
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🇪🇺 New Geographical Indications registered: 🇭🇷 Čepinski kupus PDO 🇫🇷 Miel des Landes PGI 🇮🇹 Capocollo di Martina Franca PGI More👉link.europa.eu/Cd6xRn #EUQuality
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Speaking at #12EAFRDconf, @EUAgri Director-General Elisabeth Werner highlighted what is needed to back investment decisions and close the financial and protection gap in the agriculture sector. Stay tuned to our channels for live conference updates ⤵️ events.fi-compass.eu/event/1…
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Constructive exchange between DG Werner and Miriam Staudte Minister for Food, Agriculture & Consumer Protection of Lower Saxony. Today’s meeting focused on the future of the EU & #CAP financial framework.
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Positive discussion between DG Werner & Minister Narvay Quintero on the future of POSEI & the reconstruction of La Palma. The Commission remains committed to the Canary Islands, backing both agricultural activity recovery & tailored support for the outermost regions after 2027.
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📣SAVE THE DATE📣 📅8–9 December The #EUAgriFoodDays are back! This edition will focus on boosting resilience in EU farming & food. Farmers, policymakers & stakeholders will exchange views & discuss practical solutions to secure the future of the sector. link.europa.eu/Y7DncQ
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Good exchange between DG Werner and @COCERAL_EU representatives, the meeting focused on discussing soy supply with European grains traders and scanning availabilities & challenges both in Europe and in world supplying regions.
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