Natasha Foote

RT @sofiamazzanaro: Member states TODAY backed a proposal to move ahead with negotiations on genetically modified crops, despite concerns a…

Aaaand we’re one step closer to the EU loosening its rules on new genetic techniques 🧬 https://t.co/dm2Si1aYlC

🚨EU countries are teetering on the brink of an agreement which would take new genomic techniques one step closer to our fields & plates I break down all you need to know about what could be a pivotal vote in my latest for ARC2020 🧬 https://t.co/dyPyeDa9Fg

Did you know nearly half of France's agricultural land is used for exports? But that it grows enough to feed itself 130%? Learn more about how France "is mortgaging its food sovereignty" in the latest from @ARC2020eu on a recent @Terredeliens report https://t.co/9mT2RBMOy4

🧬 Looks like EU countries are gearing up to vote on their position on new genomic techniques on 14 March, which is not the birthday present I asked for this year The blocking minority seems to be just about still holding for the moment, but it's thin

It was a real pleasure to share some of my thoughts on common narratives in media and in public discourse shaping perceptions on farmers and the farming sector

EU CAP Network @eucapnetwork

We are very pleased to welcome @NatashaFoote, agrifood journalist, who shared insights on: 📑 The origins of the narratives, their impact on farmers' image and our common role in shaping those narratives #ValuingFarmers 🔗 https://t.co/TqVs706tVp https://t.co/Cner44klcP

Une agriculture compétitive, équitable et durable pour l’Europe (dans cet ordre là) https://t.co/4d9zaM9BQ1

🚨On the EU's plans to loosen rules on new genomic techniques - EU countries are edging much closer to an agreement Sources say 🇧🇪 (who could help tip the ⚖️) is trying to support, but is still stuck on a few points on patents It won’t go to a Coreper vote before 12 March

RT @gerardofortuna: The EU has turned the page on the goal of halving pesticide use in the EU by 2030, one of the most contentious aspects…

Well, the Commission promised an evolution, not a revolution – & that is exactly what we got. It’s unfortunate this is one of the times the Commission kept its promises I unpack the EU's new Vision for Agriculture & Food in my latest for ARC2020 👇 https://t.co/2mYJIj1Ezj

.@gerardofortuna puts his finger on the pulse - or lackthereof, asking if the announcement of the EU's vision is the official death of the Farm to Fork “The way of working has clearly changed towards those reductions that are needed," Commissioner @CHansenEU replies https://t.co/D5p8iBPZRh

Agri Commissioner: "Eco-schemes are the proof that incentives rather than imposition is working in the CAP" Meanwhile... https://t.co/EKAf22wmKz

"It is not acceptable that we prohibit the use of certain pesticides inside the EU, but the food produced with that very same product is still coming in. Not only is that unfair competition, but if it is a threat to human health or bees here, it is also a threat outside the EU" https://t.co/qYrBWMjwfc

Apparently the Commission just said it's an old leak, but it's dated 10 Feb. The long internal process means it's pretty much oven ready Unless they rip it up & start again, I can't see anything revolutionary coming out of this. If I were in the dialogue, I'd be a bit pissed

Natasha Foote @NatashaFoote

🚨 Got my hands on a leak of the Commission’s Vision on Agriculture & Food - want to know what’s on the menu? Here I’ve laid it out for you on a plate, in my latest for ARC2020 👇 https://t.co/3fh9jFfeFM

🚨 Got my hands on a leak of the Commission’s Vision on Agriculture & Food - want to know what’s on the menu? Here I’ve laid it out for you on a plate, in my latest for ARC2020 👇 https://t.co/3fh9jFfeFM

🚨As promised, here’s the main things you need to know in the draft of the Comission’s Vision on Agriculture & Food To be honest, feels like I’m reading a knock-off version of the Farm to Fork with less ambition rather than something with real clout 🤷‍♀️ https://t.co/3fh9jFfeFM

Natasha Foote @NatashaFoote

I'm writing up the juiciest bits now as we speak - watch this space 👀

A 'closer coordination' you say, hmmmm From the leak of the EU's vision on agriculture and food - hints again of a budgetary merge between cohesion and CAP https://t.co/DpsGEEHTlB

Natasha Foote @NatashaFoote

I asked the Commission about merging the CAP with other budgets yday - they didn't confirm or deny "We are on the early stages of the political consultations & the preparation for the MFF proposals is still on going. We would therefore not have any details on this at this stage"