02.03.2015
Press release: Publication of current production costs in the German dairy sector
Milk prices do still not cover production costs – EMB calls for MRP
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02.03.2015
Press invitation: Presentation of the costs of milk production in Belgium
Dear media representatives,
On 4 March, the MIG and the EMB will present to the press and the Belgium federal ministry of Agriculture the results of an independent study on the costs of milk production in Belgium.
We cordially invite you to attend this presentation.
When?: Wednesday 4 March 2015, 11:00
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20.02.2015
Farmers protests in Poland
This week, thousands of farmers took part in a protest against government policies in Poland. This was the biggest of a range of protests that took place throughout the country in the past three weeks.
Those were the key demands that the protestors addressed to their government:
- Regulations to ensure farmers are compensated…
28.01.2015
Hearing “The Milk package and the prospects for the dairy sector”
On the 27th of January, a public hearing took place in the European Parliament. All experts were of the opinion that the Milk package had failed in its attempt to bring real improvements in the market position of milk producers. Also the ‘soft landing’ measures were regarded as failed. MEPs, experts and farmers took the floor.…
27.01.2015
Farm Minister Council in Brussels
On January 26, farm ministers discussed market impact of the Russian embargo. Farm Commissioner Hogan reiterates that the EU’s dairy sector “is not in the state of a crisis”. Hogan expressed his openness to examine how the Milk Market Observatory could be strengthened further. For the German delegation, the measures taken by…
15.01.2015
Milk sector with no quotas and no effective crisis instruments – Can the EU afford the collapse of the milk market?
European dairy farmers call for cut in milk production throughout EU
05.01.2015
Press invitation: End of the quotas 2015 – What lies in store for the milk producers?
Dear Media Representatives,
2015 will decide the fate of European dairy farmers. With the abolition of the milk quota at the end of March all the indications are that production will rise. Supply already exceeds demand, and milk prices are in free fall throughout Europe. If the milk quotas turn out to be the last limit…
19.12.2014
D19-20 Alliance blockades EU summit in Brussels
On 19 December, the D19-20 Alliance has mobilised forces with tractors and about 1,000 demonstrators against austerity policy and specifically against the TTIP.
The Belgian alliance of citizens, farmers, trade unions and NGOs intended to blockade the meeting of heads of state and government in Brussels and give a clear signal…
11.12.2014
Press release: There will be a catastrophe in the EU milk market unless new crisis instruments are applied
European milk producers demand that EU politicians act – gear milk production to market demand!
10.12.2014
Debate on TTIP “What's Cooking?" - Perspectives on Food & Farming
Today, there will be a debate on TTIP in the European Parliament: “What's Cooking?" Perspectives on Food & Farming.
With invited speakers from the food and farming sectors and civil society, and invited respondents from the European Commission, the conference promises to be an open and frank debate on TTIP and its potential…
