The EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade negotiations were launched by the end of 1995, more than 20 years ago. The stop and go pattern reached a high go point in 2004 when both the EU and the then 4 Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) got very close to concluding the deal.
Digital farming: how to deliver economic and environmental performance
WORKING SESSION on “digital farming: how to deliver economic and environmental performance” The session was structured as followed: Opening remarks by Alina Ujupan, Cabinet Member of Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner in charge of the Digital Economy and Society. Challenges and potential :– On-going developments in the wine sector by Fotis Chatzipapadopoulos, Gaia Epicheirein – Presentation of first results in the 1000 Fermes Leader […]
Sustainable livestock farming: the benefits for the green transitions
The European Union needs to produce, while decreasing the impact on the environment and climate, and to contribute to global food security while respecting the planet’s boundaries. In Europe, livestock farming is at the heart of the public debate. The EU livestock model faces challenges to ensure its economic viability while adapting to increasing societal […]