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RT @EU_Commission: We are working together with Egypt to prevent a major food security crisis in the region.
In the mid and long term, we will also renew completely and boost the local food production. 🇪🇬 will be at the heart of this major shift.
President @vonderleyen on the food security ↓
The figures also show that the more hazardous pesticides are used significantly less.
They declined by 9% compared to 2019, and by 26% compared to the baseline period. This marks the second consecutive year with a meaningful reduction.
Let's do more to reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides!
While progress is steady and ongoing, its pace is still not fast enough. Chemical pesticides cause soil, water & air pollution and biodiversity loss.
More here:
https://ec.europa.eu/food/plants/pesticides/sustainable-use-pesticides/farm-fork-targets-progress_en
Our latest figures for 2020 shows an ongoing reduction of chemical pesticides’ use & risk in the EU 🙏
⬇ -1⃣% vs. 2019
⬇ -1⃣4⃣% vs. 2015-2017 (baseline period)
We keep on working for our pesticide reduction target of -50% by 2030.
Global trends on climate, biodiversity & malnutrition are all going in the wrong direction
Transforming our food systems into sustainable ones is crucial to counter these trends with our #EUFarm2Fork strategy
Join @SandraGallina at the #OneEU2022 Conference on 24 June.
🇪🇺 = 3rd largest agri-food importer
Using this weight, we want to promote health, environmental & animal welfare standards worldwide 🌎
Read our ambitious agenda in this new report ⬇
https://ec.europa.eu/food/horizontal-topics/international-affairs_en
#EUFarm2Fork #EUGreenDeal
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Speaking to #AGRIFISH Council ➡️ 🇪🇺 is committed to ensuring sustainable food production for the benefit of all citizens and our planet.
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RT @EUCouncil: Helping #Ukraine export its stored grain is necessary for Ukrainians as well as for global markets.
Ministers today reaffirmed that the EU can rely on sufficient food supply thanks to the #CAP and can contribute to global #foodsecurity.
More https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/agrifish/2022/06/13/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20220613-agrifish&utm_content=video
#AGRIFISH
#EUFarm2Fork #EUGreenDeal
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Our proposal on pesticides will be about protecting health, biodiversity and the environment.
We will work with Member States to address their concerns, and to deliver on citizens’ expectations while supporting our farmers.
Business as usual is no longer an option.
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Our proposal on pesticides will be about protecting health, biodiversity and the environment.
We will work with Member States to address their concerns, and to deliver on citizens’ expectations while supporting our farmers.
Business as usual is no longer an option.
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Speaking to #AGRIFISH Council ➡️ 🇪🇺 is committed to ensuring sustainable food production for the benefit of all citizens and our planet.
This includes working with our international partners to promote higher food safety standards around the world.
#AGRIFISH press conference at +/- 20h CET with updates on:
🔸Act faster & more efficiently on #AfricanSwineFever
🔸Application of EU health & environmental standards to imported agri-food products
Join Commissioners @SKyriakidesEU & @jwojc live:
https://video.consilium.europa.eu/event/en/25775
What is #AfricanSwineFever?
ASF is a devastating infectious disease of pigs, usually deadly. No vaccine exists to combat this virus. It does not affect humans nor other animal species other than pigs and wild boars.
More in our factsheet:
https://ec.europa.eu/food/system/files/2022-06/ad_control-measures_asf_factsheet_202206.pdf
#AfricanSwineFever is a viral disease lethal for pigs & wild boar.
The 🇪🇺 is very active in the fight against it to safeguard unaffected🐷 & trade
📺 Join @EUCouncil live for a discussion at the #AGRIFISH today ⬇
https://video.consilium.europa.eu/event/en/25888
RT @EU_Commission: Putin's invasion of Ukraine is endangering the food security of millions of people.
We are taking action to safeguard #FoodSecurity by:
🚛 Making sure that trade flows
🌾 Making local production sustainable
🌍 Providing support to countries at risk
🤝 Ensuring a global response
RT @Europe2022FR: #EU2022FR | Today, Marc Fesneau, Minister of Agriculture and food sovereignty, chairs the #Agriculture Council. #AGRIFISH
📌 Reciprocity of standards
📌 Situation of the agricultural markets and war in Ukraine
📌 Geographical indications
This 👇 is why we need #EUFarm2Fork
Globally, nearly 1 million deaths are attributed annually to unhealthy diets.
We empower EU consumers to make healthy and sustainable choices.
#EUGreenDeal | Learn more ⬇
🌱 Plants are the basis of our food chain
#EUPlantHealth rules aim to protect crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamentals & forests from harmful pests & diseases
Learn more on the EU plant health legislation:
https://europa.eu/!BWMRNq
This 👇 is why we need #EUFarm2Fork
In the EU 20% of the total food produced is lost or wasted.
We aim to halve our food waste by 2030
#FoodWasteEU #EUGreenDeal | Learn more ⬇
On #WorldOceansDay🌊it's time to revitalize our oceans
And alternative, sustainable food sources too such as algae-based applications for bread or cookies
Our #EUFarm2Fork strategy aims to make food systems more sustainable, including new sources of alternative proteins
RT @CPVOTweets: The #CPVO is looking for a new Vice-President! 🇪🇺
The VP will assist the President in representing the CPVO & ensuring its leadership, management & strategic direction.
5-year mandate, renewable once.
Angers, France.
Application deadline: 7 July.🗓️
https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/CV_Encadext/index.cfm?fuseaction=premierAcces
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