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Statements29 October 2026
Eurobarometer: Europeans recognise the potential of food innovation
The latest Eurobarometer findings show that Europeans recognise the potential of food innovation to support a competitive, sustainable and resilient agri-food sector, highlighting the need for an enabling EU regulatory framework to turn this potential into tangible benefits.
Statements
EFFAB welcomes the Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040
20 October 2026
EFFAB welcomes the Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040 and highlights the importance of aligning it with the EU’s broader agri-food strategy, particularly on research and innovation, sustainability, competitiveness and the contribution of animal breeding and genetic improvement to resilient food production.
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Past event
AI VETS 2026
20-21 October 2026
The 36th European Congress of AI VETS will take place at the Portmarnock Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, from 20 to 21 October 2026! The AI VETS Conference brings together experts in animal insemination and reproduction within the porcine and bovine sectors. This annual event serves as a hub for networking and knowledge exchange among professionals in the fields. 
Dublin, Ireland
Statements
EFFAB calls for science-based decisions on the future of Danish pig breeding
19 October 2026
EFFAB raises concerns about the assumptions underpinning the recent Danish government's strategy for Danish pig production.
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Past event
Pig Breeders Round Table 2026
15-16 September 2026
Pig Breeders Round Table 2026 will take place at the University of Kent, in Canterbury (UK) from the 15th to the 16th of September. The event brings together researchers and industry professionals to discuss the latest scientific developments in pig breeding, in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Join us for two days of scientific exchange and networking!
University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Publications, Statements
EFFAB and FABRE-TP reaction to EU research programmes
07 September 2026
EFFAB and FABRE-TP respond to the decline in EU funding for animal breeding R&I, calling for renewed investment in the sector’s future.
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Past event07-11 September 2026
EFFAB at EAAP 2026
EFFAB's contribution to EAAP congress, 2026: the FABRE TP Challenge session on "economics of genomic improvement, and its contribution to improve animal productivity while reducing environmental impact" & the joint session "From Phenomics to Practice: Phenomics, Interoperability, High dimensional data processing and On-Farm Decision".
Statements
EU Commission highlights breeding as part of the response to heatwaves
31 August 2026
The European Commission published an overview of measures to mitigate the effects of heatwaves, recognising breeding and genetic selection as part of the long-term response.
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From our network
Animal Task Force announces its 2027 theme: LS2F3S
24 July 2026
Animal Task Force announces its 2027 theme: The Role of Livestock Systems in Safeguarding Food and Feed Security, Safety and Sustainability
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Statements
Joint Call for Investments in the EU’s agriculture and food sectors
14 July 2026
40 organisations from across the agri-food value chain have joined forces to call for stronger investment in the sector.
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NewS and events

Eurobarometer: Europeans recognise the potential of food innovation

EFFAB welcomes the Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040

AI VETS 2026

EFFAB calls for science-based decisions on the future of Danish pig breeding

Pig Breeders Round Table 2026

EFFAB and FABRE-TP reaction to EU research programmes

EFFAB at EAAP 2026

EU Commission highlights breeding as part of the response to heatwaves

Animal Task Force announces its 2027 theme: LS2F3S

Joint Call for Investments in the EU’s agriculture and food sectors