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One out of every two imported honeys in Europe is fraudulent but it doesn't have to be that way!
In Europe today, one out of every two imported honeys is fraudulent! Fraud techniques are numerous and difficult to detect, which explains their constant increase according to official figures collected by the European Commission. The consequences of these fraudulent imports are numerous and violent for European beekeepers, who cannot stand up to this absolutely unfair competition. This is why Copa-Cogeca would propose one new goal to the Commission: reducing counterfeiting in half by 2027 compared to figures in the analysis carried out in March 2023 with a view to having no adulterated honey present in the European market at all by 2030!
Cogeca President Ramon Armengol
The Cogeca Presidium held discussions on the serious situation being suffered by farmers in EU border countries due to the war in Ukraine. And assessed the meeting of the Business Forum that was held on 21st June, where the very important role of cooperatives in energy production was highlighted.
Key points during Agri-Fish Council by Copa President Christiane Lambert
Copa President Christiane Lambert provides summary of the key points addressed to the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the Agri-Fish Council on 20th March; Ukraine and the market situation for neighboring countries, IED, Mercosur, Nature Restoration and the pigmeat sector.
Key points during Agri-Fish Council by Cogeca President Ramon Armengol
Cogeca President Ramon Armengol provides summary of the key points addressed to the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the Agri-Fish Council on 20th March; Ukraine and the market situation for neighboring countries, IED, Mercosur, Nature Restoration and the pigmeat sector.
Farmers' solutions: What is a RENURE project ?
Farmers in Europe are currently facing two major economic challenges. The first one is the price of energy, and the second one is obviously the price and the availability of fertiliser. Everywhere in Europe, farmers are trying to find concrete solutions to remain profitable while also being sustainable. Mr. van Poppel, a livestock farmer from Menschot in the Netherland has developed a solution on his farm to tackle those problem by killing two birds with one stone. His solution is called RENURE, an acronym that stands for REcovered Nitrogen from manURE.
360° Video Testimonial- The Last Sheep in the Picos de Europa by Rubén Remis (Asaja Spain)
Rubén Remis is one of the last remaining pastoral farmers in the Belbin region of Spain due to a growing, unchecked population of wolves that have forced other farmers to leave the region. He talks about the losses and hardships he has faced as a result of the wolf problem, and he calls for a proper management of the wolf population, as well as more flexibility and freedom to protect this important piece of European rural heritage.
Key points during Agri-Fish Council
Copa President Christiane Lambert provides summary of the key points addressed to the new Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the Agri-Fish Council on 18th July; national strategic plans for the CAP, the crisis in Ukraine, African Swine Fever (ASF), annual crop rotation measures and finally the set-aside measures for 2023.
Informal meeting with the Council of European agricultural Ministers under the French Presidency
On the 7th of April, the Copa and Cogeca Presidents, Mrs Christiane Lambert and Mr Ramon Armengol, met with the Minister Julien Denormandie for a brief discussion on the consequences on the agriculture markets due to the war on Ukraine as well as to discuss the European Commission’s communication on food security.
International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we meet Vice-Chair of Copa-Cogeca's Women's Committee Jéronima Bonafé (Cooperativas Agro Alimentarias, Spain) who highlights the responsibilities of women across the agri-food sector and calls for recognition of the active role women take on across agriculture.
Highlights following AGRIFISH Council meeting
Cogeca President Ramon Armengol addressed the French Presidency Julien Denormandie prior to the #AGRIFISH Council on the issue of rising prices of energy and fertilisers, which heavily impact the production in the sector, and how it additionally aggravates the situation in the pig sector.
Highlights following AGRIFISH Council meeting
Following the meeting with Julien Denormandie in the view of the #AGRIFISH Council on 21st February, Copa President Christiane Lambert outlines the key topics discussed and reiterates the importance of coherence and timeliness in the approval of national strategic plans.
Following the Informal AGRIFISH Council meeting, Copa President Christiane Lambert (FNSEA) summarises discussion
Copa President Christiane Lambert’s video summary following the Informal Agriculture Council hosted by the French Presidency of the European Union where all EU Member States showed interest in carbon farming! "It is a dynamic and promising vision for the farmers to get into 'project mode' on this issue. We are ready."
MEETING WITH THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL MINISTERS UNDER FRENCH PRESIDENCY
Video review of the first meeting between Christiane Lambert and Agnieszka Maliszewska from Copa-Cogeca with the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union ahead of the #AGRIFISH council had on 17th January.
Chair of the Working Party for Honey at Copa-Cogeca; Stanislav Jas (MTK) explains priorities
The newly appointed Chair of the Working Party for Honey at Copa-Cogeca, Stanislav Jas (MTK) explains the main priorities going forward which are focused on the revision of the honey directive (with regards to original labelling and traceability) and focusing on the sustainability of European beekeeping in the context of climate change and societal evolution amidst the current tense market situation.
Chairman of the Working Party for Wine; Mr Luca Rigotti discusses the EU wine harvest for 2021
Chairman of the WP for Wine; Mr Luca Rigotti (Mezzacorona) discusses the EU wine 2021 harvest and explains the importance of the wine sector, "The wine sector is vital for environmental, social and economic sustainability and plays an important role in our economy".
Copa President Christiane Lambert outlines the key points discussed during the Slovenian Presidency of the Council Meeting
Copa President Mrs Christiane Lambert (FNSEA) outlines some of the key point from the 15th of November meeting with the EU-2021 Slovenian Presidency of the Council during the AGRIFISH meeting. On the agenda was the Common Agricultural Policy, COP26, market situations and impacts on input sectors and large carnivores.
The blind spots of the Farm to Fork targets
In 2020, the EU launched a set of communications on strategies for transitioning to a more sustainable food system. The two main strategies to achieve this goal are the Farm to Fork and the Biodiversity strategies, part of a greater agenda: the EU Green Deal.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Pedro Silveira in his forest in Portugal
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#WelcomeToMyForest - Meet Camilla Logarn in her forest in Sweden
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Jozsef Luzsi in his forest in Hungary
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Rui Dinis in his forest in Portugal
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#WelcomeToMyForest - Meet Christian Burkhardt in his forest in Germany
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Josef Wimmel in his forest in Austria
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Atis Poga in his forest in Latvia
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Toni Tuomala in his forest in Finland
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Marie Kayser in her forest in Luxembourg
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Luc Bouvarel in his forest in France
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Mikaela Johnsson in her forest in Sweden
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Miroslav Pacovský in his forest in Czech Republic
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Karin Müller Vögel in her forest in Austria
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Nyström Mickel in his forest in Finland
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Clara Castello in her forest in Spain
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
#Welcometomyforest - Meet Märt Linnamägi in his forest in Estonia
“Welcome to my forest” is a campaign with a series of video clips from forest owners from multiple Member States where they invite viewers to their forests to hear about what being a forest owner is like, what challenges they face, what objectives they have when it comes to forest management and what keeps them motivated.
LIVESTOCK - THE 9 FARM TO FORK PARADOXES
EU livestock farmers are committed actors of change for increased sustainability, but they believe that the Farm to Fork approach is based on erroneous preconceptions. European Livestock Voice and the Italian sustainable meat project, Carni Sostenibili have identified a number of paradoxes in a series of short videos.
Let's not become surrealistic and "call a spade a spade" #cecinestpasunsteak
The debate on meat and dairy denominations for plant-based imitations is far more complex than it seems at first glance. If the European Parliament decides in the coming month to condone food denomination loopholes to protect “vegan sausages” or “ vegan burgers”, it will open a Pandora's box that will in the long run impact consumers and livestock farmers alike – a fact that is not well understood in the European assembly.
International Rural Women’s Day - A message of encouragement from Lotta Folkesson
Lotta Folkesson, Chairwoman of the Women's Committee, celebrates the UN's International Rural Women’s Day with a message of encouragement and empowerment, urging rural women and women farmers to take a more prominent role in the sector (15.10.20)
"Together we achieved a lot" - Joachim Rukwied’s farewell speach
On 18 September, COPA elected its new president, Christiane Lambert. Former president Joachim Rukwied takes stock of the current situation in European agriculture in his farewell speech and welcomes his successor, wishing her the best of luck. "The COPA family, together with COGECA, is an ever-present force in Brussels and will overcome all the challenges facing them." (18.09.20)
"I am a convinced European" - New COPA President Ms Christine Lambert (FNSEA)
On 18 September COPA member organisations, representing millions of farmers across the EU, elected a new President to chair the organisation for the next 2 years, at a crucial time for the sector. Ms Lambert is a livestock and crop farmer from France and the President of the French farmers union - FNSEA (18.09.20)
#EUTractorChat - MEP Mazaly AGUILAR takes a seat in a tractor to answer Spanish farmers’ questions
MEP Mazaly AGUILAR takes a seat in our #WeFarm4EU tractor to answer questions from Spanish farmers and agri-coops! She outlines her position on many topics, including the CAP budget, Mercosur, generational renewal and new breeding techniques. Take a look!(29.11.19)
#EUTractorChat - MEPJérémy DECERLE takes a seat in a tractor to answer french farmers’ questions
MEP Jérémy DECERLE from Renew Europe takes a seat in a tractor to answer French farmers’ questions sent in by Copa Cogeca members FNSA, APCA and Coop de France through their social media. He answers questions on CAP, new tech, the EU budget, Mercosur trade and much more! Take a look and please activate subtitles for English!(07.11.19)
#EUTractorChat - MEP Paolo De Castro takes a seat in a tractor to answer Italian farmers’ questions
MEP Paolo De Castro takes a seat in a tractor to answer Italian farmers’ questions which Copa Cogeca members CIA, Confagricultura, Coldiretti and Cooperative Italiane gathered through their social media. He answers questions on CAP, new tech, the EU budget, trade, italian rice and much more!(28.10.19)
#WeFarm4EU - 4 key reasons why cutting the CAP budget would be political nonsense
Pekka Pesonen, Copa and Cogeca Secretary General, outlines in a short video 4 key reasons why cutting the CAP budget would be political nonsense on the occasion of the EU Council meeting in Brussels, where Heads of Member States will discus the multi-annual financial framework (MFF).(17.10.19)
What are EU farmers’ and Cooperatives’ concrete actions to fight climate change?
Niels Peter Nørring, Climate Director of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council (Landbrug Fødevarer), introduces the Copa and Cogeca position paper on climate action as well as its related new platform: www.farmersclimact.eu (17.09.19)
#FutureofCAP - 5 key priorities for EU farmers and agri-cooperatives
Pekka Pesonen, Secretary General of Copa and Cogeca, outlines in a video message 5 key priorities for EU farmers and cooperatives when it comes to the future of the CAP, the most important policy for the EU agricultural community. A clear message directed towards the newly elected MEPs who will be taking this process forward in the upcoming period.(22.07.19)
#WeFarm4EU - Feeding Europe's Future Together with the EU and You!
Every day, farmers across the EU work hard to provide EU citizens with safe and nutritious food, while keeping rural areas alive and helping the EU economy thrive. However, they also face many problems every day, such as the effects of climate change and negative market trends. As a European citizen, you can help the EU and its farmers by taking part in the next EU elections and casting your vote for a brighter future. Together with you we can feed the EU's future.(08.05.19)