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European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan has welcomed the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan as a "great new opportunity for our exporting agri-food producers". More information.

The one-off proposal to support farmers willing to reduce their milk production in order to help rebalance the dairy sector has been a significant success, according to the final figures on the take up of the scheme received from the national authorities in each EU country on 30 June. More information.

European Parliament has adopted its position for negotiations with the other EU institutions on new EU anti-dumping rules to defend EU industry and jobs. Read more.

Experts from the 28 EU member states approved on Tuesday (4 July) a proposed list of criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in plant protection products – a move presented by the European Commission as a step towards a broader regulatory system for similar chemicals used in cosmetics, toys and food packaging. Read more.

New rules on ‘greening’ payments under the CAP’s Pillar One direct payments have entered into force, including a ban on pesticides on so-called Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs). Read more here.