On September 4, 2024, a working group consisting of 29 European stakeholders released its report on the “Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture” following seven months of intensive consultations.
On September 13, 2024, The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature presented a plan to address the Dutch manure crisis. This crisis is caused by the (gradual) loss of a Dutch manure derogation under the Nitrate Directive (EU Council Directive 91/676/EEC), and has posed significant difficulties for farmers, while incurring high costs.
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Netherlands: Dutch Government Presents Agricultural Plan

On September 13, 2024, the Dutch Cabinet presented its government program for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, outlining key initiatives and commitments for the coming years.
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Czech Republic: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2017

The Czech Republic maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology.
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Croatia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Croatia is a net food importer and the government policy is geared towards raising agricultural productivity and, to a lesser extent, controlling imports.
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Austria: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report includes information on the plant and animal biotechnology situation in Austria.
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Russia: New Program to Develop Domestic Seeds and Genetics

A new Federal Scientific and Technical Program for Agricultural Development in 2017-2025 was adopted via Russian Government decree No. 996 on August 25, 2017.
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Malaysia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

There have not been any significant developments since last year’s 2016 report....
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Netherlands: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade and policies.
On September 27, 2017, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) held its fifth committee meeting on labeling of food containing genetically engineered (GE) food....