Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Aug. 17, 2021
Europe Announces Plan to Plant 3 Billion Trees by 2030
The E.U. hopes to convince farmers to be one of the driving forces in the effort to plant the new trees.
Jul. 29, 2021
Only One Percent of Olive Growers Expected to Lose Funding Under Spain’s New CAP
The new Common Agricultural Policy will benefit traditional growers, organic growers, young farmers and women at the expense of the largest producers.
Jul. 20, 2021
New E.U. Ag Policy Could Benefit Greek Olive Growers If Requirements Are Met
Funding for Greek farmers is expected to exceed €20 billion under the new subsidy program. However, some worry that small olive growers will miss out.
Jul. 19, 2021
Croatian Producers Question Minister Over Common Agricultural Policy
The Minister of Agriculture told award-winning producers about the country’s national strategic plan for the agricultural sector and listened to their concerns.
Jul. 8, 2021
€100B in E.U. Spending Fails to Reduce Emissions in Ag Sector, Audit Finds
The previous Common Agricultural Policy did not provide adequate incentives for farmers to reduce emissions, the auditors said.
Jul. 7, 2021
New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers
Renewed attention on workers’ rights, support for small farmers and young farmers and easier access to compensation will help Italian olive growers.
Jun. 29, 2021 Business
Planas: Traditional Olive Growers Will Be Protected in New Common Agricultural Policy
Jun. 29, 2021 Business
Jun. 22, 2021 Business
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
Apr. 30, 2021 Business
Mar. 26, 2021 Business
Europe Plans to Triple Agricultural Land Dedicated to Organic Farming by 2030
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Feb. 17, 2021
Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector
The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.
Nov. 10, 2020
Europe Allows Cooperatives in Spain to Regulate Supply
After years of lobbying Brussels, Spanish cooperatives will now be able to voluntarily withdraw surplus olive oil from the market.
Oct. 1, 2020
Portugal Invests in Exports, Promotes Mediterranean Diet
Portugal’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced Terra Futura, a wide ranging plan to promote sustainability while boosting the country’s agricultural production and exports.
Aug. 12, 2020
European Farmers Ask E.U. Not to Cut Agricultural Spending from New Budget
Agricultural organizations from across the 27-member trading bloc are lobbying their representatives to restore the sector’s budget. If passed, the latest update of the Common Agricultural Policy will include a 10 percent cut.
Jul. 20, 2020
E.U. to Allow Member States to Regulate Olive Oil Supply
The decision comes as the three main institutions responsible for legislation in the trading bloc agreed on an extension to the Common Agricultural Policy. Spain’s main agricultural cooperative has welcomed the move.
Jun. 11, 2020
Proposed Reforms to Spanish Olive Oil Sector Met With Skepticism
The Spanish government has put forward a package of 10 measures to help shore up the country's struggling olive oil industry.
