Population growth, agricultural expansion, and the rise of globe-spanning food supply chains have dramatically altered how diseases emerge, jump species boundaries, and spread, according to an FAO report released today.
The Threshold for Toxicological Concern (TTC) is an approach used to assess the risk (if any) posed by chemicals to which humans are exposed at very low levels but when no toxicity data are available.
Τhe European Parliament hearing on the review of the legislation on rules for marketing of seed and plant propagation material raised concerns amongst stakeholders
Strengthening forest producer organizations should contribute significantly to reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and enhancing economic development of smallholder forest owners and farmers,
In order to fully implement the political agreement on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy reached in June and September by the European Parliament.
Food commodity markets are becoming more balanced and less price volatile than in recent years thanks to improved supplies and a recovery in global inventories of cereals.
"Today's decision sets the stage for action on a global scale that will address both an economic and environmental threat to one of the world's most important commercial fish species," Ishii said.
The findings are contained in EFSA’s Scientific Opinion on nutrient requirements and dietary intakes of infants and young children in the European Union, requested by the European Commission.
Copa‐Cogeca invites you to a press conference to launch at European level the 2014 UN International Year of Family Farming, with a buffet lunch and wine.
