The importance of EU livestock production has considerable environmental, economic and social consequences, according to an external study commissioned by the European Commission, published on Wednesday 14 October, on how to contribute to a sustainable livestock sector.
In 2017, the value of animal husbandry and products of animal origin in the EU was €170 billion, which represents 40% of total agricultural turnover. The EU is also a net exporter to the world market and the surplus on...