Risk management, income stabilisation and effective agricultural lobbying were key talking points for EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan at…
The European Commission has conditionally approved Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto, manufacturer of the controversial pesticide Roundup, earlier today (Wednesday, March 20). Hailed…
Independent MEP Marian Harkin has hit back at critics for labelling her “anti-farmer” and “anti-rural” after raising concerns over the safety of controversial…
Farm organisations have broadly welcomed today’s announcement of a new five-year licence for popular weedkiller glyphosate; ending months of deadlock at the corridors…
The spotlight will return to the glyphosate debate in the EU Parliament today, as a hearing takes place on the Citizens Initiative. This initiative has…
Reacting to the recent discussions surrounding the re-authorisation of glyphosate that took place in Europe, the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) has…
Young farmers across Europe must outline key scientific principles behind plant protection and herbicide products to respective national agricultural ministers, James Healy, president…
Following yesterday’s news that the European Parliament voted to back a full ban on glyphosate-based herbicides by December 2022, member states are scheduled…
The European Parliament’s vote to ban glyphosate indicates that political support is moving towards “increased restrictions”, MEP Mairead McGuinness has cautioned. Speaking after…
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