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This week's Brussels in Brief 07 Feb 2012

In EU news: Europe to set out Schmallenberg strategy; New guidelines to assess animal welfare; UK backs budget cut; EC pushes for lower mycotoxin levels; Spanish farmers' plea on welfare costs. read more..

Unfounded drive for new mycotoxin rules leaves UK farmers at risk 03 Feb 2012

The NFU has called for EU legislators to think very carefully before approving rules which could see around 16 per cent of UK oats removed from the food chain. read more..

Farming's place in the low carbon economy 02 Feb 2012

As a European Parliament committee backs tough targets on emissions, we've said that farming can be part of the solution by increasing food and fuel production sustainably. read more..

Spanish ban hazardous ‘flying lantern’ 12 Jan 2012

The Spanish authorities have banned a brand of British made ‘flying lanterns’ from the market due to their fire hazard. read more..

14 nations miss hen welfare deadline 10 Jan 2012

Fourteen EU member states have failed to fully enforce the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive and will face legal proceedings. read more..

Our EU priorities 28 Dec 2011

What's on our EU radar as the Danes prepare to take the helm for the next six months? read more..

Update: EU High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain 23 Dec 2011

This briefing provides an update on the activities of the HLF. read more..

EU farm income up 6.7 per cent 22 Dec 2011

EU farm income per worker rose 6.7 per cent in 2011, while the UK saw a 4 per cent increase according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. read more..

Briefing: The EU crisis, the veto and you 15 Dec 2011

Updated 15.12.11. What are the implications of the Eurozone crisis and David Cameron’s refusal to agree to treaty changes aimed at tightening financial rules in countries using the euro? read more..

NFU praises Defra’s pledge on agri-environment schemes 14 Dec 2011

The NFU has praised Defra’s pledge to allow English farmers an opt-out on agri-environment agreements if they are impacted by CAP greening. read more..

EU harvest 'good' but costs cloud outlook 14 Dec 2011

Copa-Cogeca cereals production estimates for the 2010/11 and 2012/13 marketing years were released yesterday. read more..

CAP to be split 28 ways as Croatia joins EU 12 Dec 2011

Amid the chaos of the leaders’ summit in Brussels last week Croatia quietly signed the EU accession treaty, paving the way for the country to become the 28th member in July 2013. read more..

Kendall takes supermarket battle to Brussels 08 Dec 2011

NFU President Peter Kendall has called on EU policy-makers to tackle the power imbalance in supply chains and help farmers become more competitive. read more..

NFU delight at vital EID extension 07 Dec 2011

A vote on sheep EID has delayed a requirement for individual movement recording of the ‘historic flock’ for three years. read more..

Key vote on quad bike rules 06 Dec 2011

A key vote in Brussels means that farmers should escape new regulation which could make some quad bikes more expensive and less suitable for agricultural use. read more..

EU misses golden opportunity on dairy 06 Dec 2011

A golden opportunity has been missed to strengthen dairy contracts, the NFU has said in response to the final text of the EU Dairy Package. read more..

EU gets its first chief scientist 05 Dec 2011

The NFU has praised the appointment of an EU chief scientist to assist the European Commission on vital decisions relating to food security and climate change. read more..

Antibiotic use a priority issue, says Jones 18 Nov 2011

Gwyn Jones has pledged to help Europe’s livestock industry tackle antimicrobial resistance, after he was elected to one of the EU's most influential animal health committees today. read more..