TheCattleSite Latest News: European Union
13 May 2020
SmartAgriHubs project launches "Respond" open call The SmartAgriHubs project is launching Respond, its first open call....
AI technology reduces antibiotic treatment to a minimum in dairy cattleNew artificial intelligence software from Connecterra alerts producers to ailing cows and can improve welfare and decrease antibiotic use. ...
05 May 2020
EU takes crucial steps to shore up agri-food sector The European Commission takes action by enacting exceptional measures to support the agriculture and food sectors affected by the COVID-19 crisis. ...
04 May 2020
Greenpeace calls for EU to scrap the CAPGreenpeace calls for a new farm subsidy system for post-coronavirus Europe....
27 April 2020
IFA says EU Commission package completely inadequate, particularly for beefEU - IFA President Tim Cullinan said the package announced last week by EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski will not be nearly enough to support agriculture, particularly beef farmers, through the current crisis....
24 April 2020
Joint IDF and ICAR initiative to improve consistency in milk somatic cell countingThe European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has announced the launch of the first certified reference materials for somatic cell counting in milk, an integral part in a joint project of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and the International...
23 April 2020
EU unveils €80 million support package for farmers amid COVID-19After the European Commission unveils its aid package for the agri-food sector, farmers say that the support isn’t fit-for-purpose....
16 April 2020
EU auditors take first steps to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemicMitigating the COVID-19 outbreak using EU structural funds requires a balance between more flexibility and accountability, say Auditors....
09 April 2020
Panic buying – can our food system cope with demand?With media outlets showing empty grocery stores and hinting at potential food shortages due to panic buying, Farm Gate host ffinlo Costain sits down with Roland Bonney of FAI Farms and Jo White of Behaviour Change for Animals to discuss the psychology...
08 April 2020
EU farm chief delays import curbs and green reformsThe European Union’s chief agriculture official said it was premature to restrict beef imports after industry groups called for additional support measures while battling COVID-19....
06 April 2020
Delving into “less and better” meatWhen talking about sustainable meat, we often hear the phrase “less and better” as the guiding principle – but what does that mean in reality?...
05 April 2020
Free remote Ration Performance Monitoring service now open to allAlltech and Keenan have announced the launch of a new InTouch service that allows UK dairy and beef farmer to benefit from independent nutritional advice and support, free of charge for the next three months....
03 April 2020
European Commission announces aid for farmers amid coronavirus pandemicOn 2 April, the European Commission proposed a package of measures to soften the blow of the coronavirus pandemic on the EU economy....
24 March 2020
EU border delays put mounting pressure on meat tradeAs the EU mulls possible slaughterhouse shutdowns and staffing issues as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, advocates call for restrictions on live exports....
19 March 2020
Mild winter expected to cause early and prolonged fly season, prof warnsFarmers should be prepared to protect their stock from flies earlier this year with the mild weather expected to increase fly numbers and prolong the season, a leading biologist is warning....
13 February 2020
Fear of BSE keeps EU food standards high Memories of the 1990s mad cow disease crisis means the EU will likely reject US demands for relaxing strict food safety rules, even with President Trump threatening tariffs on cars if EU countries don't begin imports of more US farm products. ...
05 February 2020
Call for Action, Collaboration to Secure Sustainable Future for European DairyEU - A new independent report has analysed the interlinked challenges and opportunities across the value chain of the European dairy sector. The report, which has been commissioned by Arla Foods, points to concrete action that can be taken to ensure a...
31 January 2020
Two Thirds of EU Milk Used to Make Cheese, ButterEU - In 2018, 156.8 million tonnes of whole milk was processed in the European Union (EU). EU dairies produced 10.3 million tonnes of cheese, as well as 2.4 million tonnes of butter and other fat products ("yellow products"). Together, the production...
27 January 2020
Protect your herd against a drop in fertility and milk yieldNow is the optimum time for farmers to protect their herd against a leptospirosis infection which could significantly impact fertility and milk yield....
27 December 2019
Arla Advises Use of Senses to Cut Holiday Season Food WasteEU - It’s the time of year to indulge the senses. This year use them to make sure you use up all the extra food you buy during the holiday season and stop food waste being the unwanted gift....
18 December 2019
Arla Foods: 'Use Your Senses to Cut the Holiday Season Food Waste'EU - It’s the time of year to indulge the senses. This year use them to make sure you use up all the extra food you buy during the holiday season and stop food waste being the unwanted gift....
16 December 2019
Salmonella Most Common Cause of Foodborne Outbreaks in EUEU - Nearly one in three foodborne outbreaks in the EU in 2018 were caused by Salmonella. This is one of the main findings of the annual report on trends and sources of zoonoses published today by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European...
03 December 2019
New EU Commission Must Back Agriculture, IFA SaysEU - Speaking as the new EU Commission took up office, IFA President Joe Healy said this Commission will preside over some of the most important decisions in the history of the EU....
25 November 2019
Potential for US Export Growth to Europe a Hot Topic at AnugaEU - Growing momentum for US beef in the European Union was in evidence at the Anuga food trade show, where USMEF promoted US red meat and met with existing and potential customers from several key international markets....
19 November 2019
Arla Farmers to Accelerate Journey Towards Carbon Net ZeroEU - The 9,900 farmer owners behind the European dairy cooperative, Arla Foods, are accelerating their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. ...
06 November 2019
Global Food Consumption Growth, Changes in Consumer PreferencesDue to two major developments in the past two decades at a global level - income growth and changes in consumer preferences- food consumption has been growing at a faster pace than world population. ...
10 October 2019
European Commission: Milk Collection Up in 2019, Beef Production Down EU - EU milk collection should slightly grow in 2019, while gross beef production is expected to decline, according to the the European Commission. ...
09 October 2019
EU Beef Exports Rising as Overall Production DeclinesThe EU beef industry has seen a slight reduction in total production during the first half of 2019. Slaughter numbers were down, but average carcase weights were higher. Despite the fall in production, exports rose, writes Charlie Reeve, analyst with...
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