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EU must make a sustainable Europe

The programme for the Danish presidency of the EU calls for green growth and new jobs in Europe. The Danish Agriculture and Food Council says the goals are promising and has noted the government’s promise to fight for Denmark’s agricultural subsidies.

In focus

An unchanged, flexible and future oriented EU budget is called for

The 2014-20 EU budget framework should be kept unchanged

Strengthening the single European market

We see a general tendency towards a well-functioning single European market in a number of harmonised areas, not least agriculture and food.

Financial regulation creating growth

Access to capital and financing of new activities are fundamental conditions for a sustainable corporate sector.

Sustainable and growth-oriented European research and innovation policy

The EU needs to pursue an ambitious common research and innovation policy that will further the development of solutions and technologies required.

Future-proof reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP2013)

Increased focus on strengthening global competitiveness and supply of public goods is needed to future-proof the Common Agricultural Policy.

EU energy policy: A level playing field

To ensure real competition and a more efficient single European market, it is urgent that the other member states raise their levels of ambition, and that pan-European initiatives contribute more to...

Climate: Focus on documentation and positive incentives

The Danish Agriculture & Food Council calls for setting ambitious European climate targets to strengthen competitiveness and create a level playing field.

Resources, environmental technology and common rules in focus in the future EU environmental policy

The future EU environmental policy should pursue the aim of facilitating and exploiting the relationship between sustainability and competitiveness – with focus on efficient use of resources.

Focus on future meat control and veterinary legislation

The future EU policy on food safety and veterinary matters is the key to consumer confidence and Denmark’s status as an exporter to the global market.

Trade fosters to growth and development

The Danish Agriculture & Food Council is of the opinion that the Danish EU presidency should make sure that strong focus is maintained on the EU trade policy strategy, which is part of the Europe...

Danish EU Presidency
Conference on Trade, Development and Agriculture
Concorde Denmark and the Danish Agriculture & Food Council are pleased to invite you to a conference on Trade, Development and Agriculture 28th February 2012.

The Danish Agriculture & Food Councils BXL office representing agriculture, the food and agro-industries in Europe

The European voice of the Danish agriculture and food industry.

Programme of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2012

A major campaign under the slogan “The future isn’t as dark as it has been” tells "the new story" about the contribution that agriculture makes to Denmark’s growth and prosperity.

Other websites with relation to Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
Weekly prices for Slaughterpigs (best weight group)and Sows (more than 130 kg)and Total Slaughterings

For more information about Denmark’s pig industry

Agricultureandfood.co.uk  
Agricultureandfood.de 
Agricultureandfood.se

Animal Welfare, Quality, Food Safety, Environment

The Danish Agriculture & Food Council represents the agricultural and food industry in Denmark.

Keep Europe together and develop the Single Market further, says the Danish Minister for European Affairs. Do not forget equal conditions for all and therefore, do not punish countries for being visionary, says Chairman of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council.

Denmark’s presidency of the European Union provides a historic chance to return responsibility and realistic optimism to Europe. After the indecision of recent years, we must create sustainable growth.

EU Special of The Danish Agriculture & Food Councils magazine Food & Culture
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Key priorities of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council

Future-proof reform of the common agricultural policy