The Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors from Romania
Budget
€25 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
FAPPR is a professional association of farmers working surfaces between 50 and 50,000 ha but also representatives of the professional chain of corn in Romania. FAPPR Members are farmers ( farms directly involved in associative activity and working ~ 200 000 ha of agricultural land). We are representing the interests of maize producers from Romania at national and European level. FAPPR is part of the European Confederation of Corn Producers ( MPEC ) representing the largest producing countries of corn in Europe. Main objective: providing technical expertise , economic and professional communication for members and professional organizations of farmers in Romania.
EU Legislative Interests
GREENING The certification mechanism for winter soil cover in maize production, already validated in France, could become available to Portuguese farmers. After holding a Conference in Brussels in April 2014, CEPM, represented by APPR has continued mobilising its members on this important issue throughout 2015. In the end, Commissioner Phil Hogan, on behalf of the European Commission, validated the French equivalence mechanism during the International Agricultural Exhibition in Paris in spring 2015. Finally, CEPM has launched a debate on the post-2020 CAP through exchanges with DG Agri, but also by assessing insurance systems (a common practice in the USA) and proposing alternatives (counter-cyclical payments) as promoted by the Momagri think tank. MYCOTOXINS MARKET ACCESS MUST BE MAINTAINED In the last few years, CEPM has been closely monitoring discussions on the mycotoxins issue, trying to reconcile consumer protection with economic fairness in the industry. CEPM was mobilised on this issue during the implementation of regulatory and recommended thresholds. CEPM continued to take part in exchange forums organised by DG Sante, enabling regular updates on the implementation of regulatory legislation and the progress in research. PLANT PROTECTION NEONICOTINOID MORATORIUM GOES ON Since 1 December 2013, following the vote on the moratorium, European maize producers no longer have access to certain neonicotinoid molecules (thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and clothianidin). Producers deplore this situation, which prevents them from effectively fighting against certain soil-dwelling insects. Some countries have obtained derogations - within strict conditions, but still with real effects - thanks to the political efforts of their governments.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
FAPPR is part of the European Confederation of Corn Producers ( CEPM ). FAPPR is part of FarmEurope organisation.
Organisation Members
COPA-COGECA
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.