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To reduce the dependence on fertiliser imports in the long term, Parliament proposes a switch to alternative organic sources of nutrients for agriculture.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany have submitted their proposal to the EU Commission for the redesignation of the country's highly nitrate-polluted regions.

The Institute's objective is to promote scientific and technological research and make it more accessible to small and medium-scale producers.

It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.

The French Minister for Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie, presented the presidency’s priorities in the area of agriculture and fisheries.

The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA), and the Danish Veterinary and Food Agency (DVFA) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to continue cooperation between Colombia and Denmark in veterinary and food safety matters.

The Agricultural Inputs Bill was approved in the first debate of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice of the European Union for poor implementation of the Nitrates Directive.

MEPs present plans revamping the EU’s food systems, to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint.

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission signed a joint declaration establishing from now on each 23 September as EU organic day.

To encourage pig production, small farms will no longer need environmental approval for their new projects.

In 2020 consumption of organic products rose by 14% in Flanders and organic hog production saw a significant increase.

A total of 278 pig farmers will receive funding through the Subsidy Scheme for the Remediation of Pig Farms to close and demolish their pig farms.

The new resolution will allow the commercialization of genetically modified animals and their products.

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