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We strongly oppose the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur ! How dare the Commission do this to farmers ? This deal is a symbol of a deep rift between farmers and the Commission, and their response is likely to be radical.
The prospect of an EU-Mercosur trade agreement is strongly opposed by our European agrifood sectors, which denounce it as outdated and incoherent.
European sugar beet growers concerned about how to keep pace with innovation to overcome regulatory hurdles
As discussions on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement resumed from October 7 to 9 in Brasilia, our sectors once again reaffirm their strong opposition to the agreement.
Indeed, difficulties related to the satisfactory protection of the crop against pest and diseases, amplified by challenging climatic conditions, make early estimates increasingly problematic.
European Sugar Beet growers take stock of a disappointing 2023/24 crop and turbulent political developments. They expect the 2024/25 crop to be very challenging.
Joint Research Centre study on cumulative impacts of ten free trade agreements confirms the vulnerability of EU sugar.
Extra imports must be restricted before next June 2024.
CIBE urges the Council and the European Parliament to provide the right signal and amend the Commission proposal accordingly.
European Parliament has listened to science and farmers’ needs with landmark adoption of NGTs.