Europe entering the era of ‘precision agriculture’
SPECIAL REPORT / The agricultural sector has stepped into the digital era, in an effort to respond to rising global nutrition needs and tackle the environmental crisis.
View ArticlePrecision farming should only be small part of holistic EU agriculture
Only sustainable practices, with prevention coming first, will be able to feed the world, writes Henriette Christensen.
View ArticleCommission: Precision farming will increase EU productivity
The development of precision farming practices will provide the EU with enormous opportunities to increase its productivity, according to a European Commission official.
View ArticleMaking EU farming innovative
Global population is expected to rise from 7.3 billion people today to 9.7 billion in 2050, according to the United Nations. This means that the world will need 60% more food and 30% more water for...
View ArticleCommission promotes smart farming to mitigate climate change
The European Commission wants to build “bridges” between agriculture and the ICT sector in order to better address the environmental challenges of farming.
View ArticleHow can innovation help agriculture be more sustainable? [Sponsored]
The agricultural sector is today faced by the demands of an exponential population growth and pressured by different challenges, including climate change and changing socio-economic dynamics.
View Article‘Farming 4.0’ at the farm gates
Big data and analytics are set to transform the world of agriculture as we know it. Ulrich Adam asks what kind of changes can we expect and what has to be done to make ‘Farming 4.0’ a reality?
View ArticleBiostimulants take centre stage in EU push for green fertilisers
The review of the European Union's Fertilisers Regulation will promote innovative products such as biostimulants, in an effort to help agriculture take the turn of the circular economy.
View ArticlePrecision agriculture: future of the CAP? [Sponsored]
Increasing yields and the quality of the production while reducing energy consumption and inputs or "produce more with less" is the principle of precision agriculture (PA).
View ArticleThe EU’s commitment to agricultural innovation is also a benefit to the consumer
In innovation, 21st century agriculture and the food industry have the key tool needed for more efficient and sustainable production.
View ArticleSmart farming trying to find its feet in EU agriculture
The EU Common Agricultural Policy after 2020 should mobilise both direct payments and rural development pillars, in order to pave the way for the introduction of much-needed digital technologies in the...
View ArticleEU rural areas must enter digital era, says Hogan
The future of EU’s rural development depends on digital technologies, which are essential to fill the existing gap with urban areas, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan has said.
View ArticleAgricultural policy: At the limits of green growth
The Green Economy is meant to create wealth and protect the environment at the same time. But experts are increasingly doubtful about the concept and are calling it a whitewash. EURACTIV Germany reports.
View ArticleCOPA chief: ‘All farmers should be connected to the worldwide web’
Being connected to the internet has become "vital" for farmers' everyday work, says Martin Merrild. But this should not encourage regulators to introduce new control programmes that will make farmers’...
View ArticleNew CAP struggling to improve farmers’ resilience
Since the launch of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2015, the EU’s farmers have suffered a string of crises. The CAP’s greening measures have helped farmers maintain their revenue, but the...
View ArticleFarmers want the brakes put on ‘costly’ push for ABS in tractors
European Commission plans to force tractors to have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are unnecessarily expensive for manufacturers and based on inaccurate analysis, EU farmers and machinery industry...
View ArticleEU farmers dream of the digital age
Europe's farmers are beginning to embrace new technologies. But poor internet connections and the high cost of new digital tools can be discouraging. EURACTIV reports.
View ArticleAgricultural innovation: A driver for sustainability?
As the global population continues to grow, lawmakers are looking for innovation-driven solutions to feed the world while addressing the environmental impact of agriculture.
View ArticleUK promises scrapping ‘three-crops’ farm rule post-Brexit
The UK’s new agriculture minister has promised a major scrapping of EU farming regulation - including key green measures - after it leaves the bloc.
View ArticleAgri-machinery expert: EU CAP should go digital to be ‘green and attractive’
The post-2020 EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) should include targeted support measures for farmers to invest in precision farming technologies with proven environmental benefits, Ulrich Adam said...
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