Agriculture and climate change A paper has been published entitled ‘Agriculture and climate change’, in the volume ‘2020 European agriculture: Challenges and policies’, co-publis... 29/10/2010
EPA implementation discussed, including climate change concerns At the 31st meeting of CARICOM heads of government from 4-7 July 2010, agriculture was identified as ‘a priority sector for allocation of financial... 26/09/2010
Price surges on EU market in response to weather conditions In July, ‘European grain prices have jumped 25% ... as hot weather and drought have hit crops just before harvesting in Western and Eastern Europe.... 06/09/2010
Horticulture vulnerable to extraneous events Cold weather in Europe is adversely affecting Kenyan exports of both horticultural and floricultural products, with the bad weather disrupting both... 28/01/2010
Carbon effects of international trade debated The debate on the role of the international food trade in climate change has intensified, with statements from the Archbishop of Canterbury calling... 09/12/2009
Concerns over intensifying food miles debate A Eurobarometer survey has reported strong support among consumers (72%) for mandatory labelling of a product’s carbon footprint, although the leve... 28/08/2009
Food miles action against Kenyan horticulture exports suspended The Soil Association is to terminate its support for a campaign to label imported horticulture and floriculture products with an aeroplane sticker... 01/03/2009
The Soil Association eases its pressure on air-freighted cargoes According to the ICTSD the UK Soil Association has declared that it will continue to certify air-freighted fresh produce as organic, regardless of... 02/12/2007
Environmental effects of the CAP are highlighted A study commissioned by DG Agriculture carried out by the Institute for European Environmental Policy in London has called for an ex... 20/05/2004
Negative impact on the environment is highlighted A report drawn up for DG Agriculture by the Institute for European Policy argues that the EU sugar regime has encouraged intensive... 20/05/2004