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Side-stepping animal rights

Strategy needs more courage and ambition.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Soil directive may be dug up

Political changes may reduce German opposition; Commission to publish report on state of EU soil.
Friday, 27 January 2012

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Farming

Half of EU states violate welfare laws for hens

Ban on cages without adequate space not being implemented.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

What future for GM crops in Europe?

The decision by BASF to close down its production of GM crops operations in Europe prompts questions over whether Europe can afford to be a ‘GM-free continent'.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

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Farming

Crop science and crop fiction

The biotechnology sector says that BASF's decision to remove plant science from Europe sends an anti-science message to researchers.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Talks begin on market management overhaul

Ministers to discuss quotas for milk, sugar.

Monday, 23 January 2012

BASF to end GM crop production for the EU

German firm says hostility from consumers is the reason for the move.

Monday, 16 January 2012

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Farming

Three MEPs chosen for new Spanish government

Rajoy turns to European Parliament for ministers for foreign affairs, farming and EU affairs.

Friday, 23 December 2011

Agreement reached on food aid

Programme for deprived people to continue for another two years.

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Reference to CAP in biodiversity conclusions deleted

Germany leads objection to specific biodiversity goals in the CAP.

Monday, 19 December 2011

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