Linking sustainable practices throughout Europe
Conference « Local agriculture and short food supply chains » - 20/04/2012
Rural topic(s): Local food Chains
Type: proceedings of a symposium
Date of publication: April 20, 2012
Author(s) of the document: European Union - DG Agri
Abstract:
This event explored ways and means to mobilise and value the economic potential of local agriculture and short food supply chains.
ec.europa.eu/agriculture/events/small-farmers-conference-2012_en.htm
In particular, the following issues have been addressed:
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the implementation of adequate CAP support;
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opportunities in local food systems, short marketing chains (including direct sales) by increasing consumer awareness of local farm products;
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the need to better use the existing provisions of relevant EU legislation adapted to small-scale food operators and direct sales; cooperation of farmers/small food business operators with competent authorities responsible for hygiene.
Informations:
Link: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/events/small-farmers-conference-2012_en.htm
Places: Europe