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Avec chair Gert Jan Oplaat calls for concrete coherent measures to protect European farmers and expect fair rules in international trade. Photo: Avec
14-07-2025 | News

‘Food security and agricultural strategic autonomy are not negotiable’

Following a meeting of European leaders – the first summit between the EU and the UK since Brexit in 2020 – it was agreed that the mutual export of agrifood products between the EU and the UK must occur again without certification, border controls or other red tape. Photo: Peter Roek
21-05-2025 | News

EU-UK trade agreement: What it means for agricultural products

Positive outlook for poultry production in eastern Europe
24-02-2025 | Article

Positive outlook for poultry production in eastern Europe

After some decline in recent years, EU poultry exports are expected to regain some momentum in the coming years. Photo: Canva
17-01-2025 | News

EU poultry production and consumption set to rise

Argentina's President Javier Milei (L) greets Paraguay's President Santiago Pena during the LXV Mercosur Summit in Montevideo on 6 December 2024. Mercosur and the European Union have concluded "negotiations for a free trade agreement", European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo. Photo: ANP
09-12-2024 | News

EU Mercosur agreement: a step back for Europe’s agriculture?

Kipster, launched in 2017, has become a bright beacon for sustainable future-proof agriculture. Photo: Bert Jansen
24-10-2024 | News

Climate-neutral eggs now on sale in Belgium

Birthe Steenberg, AVEC’s Secretary General: “Our [poultry] sector operates under the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and sustainability in the world. Photo: Canva
02-10-2024 | News

Greater protection needed for EU poultry sector

Compassion in World Farming says the government should lead by example by banning all caged production and supporting the industry in its transition to cage-free systems. Photo: Canva
23-09-2024 | News

Legislators urged to support transition to cage-free UK and Europe

According to the Dutch compound feed company director, Marcel Roordink, the CSRD legislation will have a global impact. Photos: Dick van Doorn
27-06-2024 | Article

Global impact of EU sustainability legislation for the poultry sector and beyond

MHP wants to build 200 sheds housing 8 million chickens. Photo: Canva
07-06-2024 | News

French worried over Ukrainian giga-poultry farms in Croatia