Reviewing Fisheries Law in Europe

Growing world populations continue to increase demand for food resources. Fisheries are an extremely important source of protein for much of the world. Better management is critical in order to prevent collapse of this extremely important resource.

European Fisheries Law Undergoes Review

by Ben Block on September 24, 2008

After a recent series of unsavory news reports, the European Commission has announced that its fisheries policy may need to be overhauled due to continued ecological decline and unsustainable fishing practices.

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg announced a laundry list of flaws with the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in a statement released last week. "In its current form, the CFP does not encourage responsible behavior by either fishermen or politicians," Borg said.

In response, the Commission...(complete article here).

EU Pesticed Controls

The EU continues down the path of reactionary measures to the "screeching" of the extreme environmentalists and MSM fear-mongering. Without clear scientific evidence, they will eliminate the use of many pesticides and limit the use of others. The result will be lower crop yields which will further increase the price of food. The question is NOT will people die of pesticide poisoning or die of hunger -- but it could be will they die of hunger because of irrational fears that pesticide use "might" harm the environment.

EU to tighten pesticide controls

Good stewardship of our resources should be for the benefit of mankind -- NOT for the self-interests of an elite few.

EU Farm Subsidy Reforms

I find it interesting that the EU is attempting to dismantle farm subsidies at the same time the U.S. is attempting the same. (Does One World Order come to mind?)

EU shake-up on farming subsidies

The EU has unveiled a plan for reform of its Common Agricultural Policy, the rural payments system that costs more than 40bn euros (£32bn) a year.

The proposals are aimed at making farmers more responsive to...(complete article here).