This week, FTAO's @virginiaenssle.bsky.social joined the @eesc.bsky.social at the 4th EU–Viet Nam DAG-to-DAG meeting. We highlighted how #EUDR is impacting smallholder farmers & cooperatives, shared Fair Trade perspectives & called for stronger EU support, technical assistance and clearer guidance.

👎🇩🇰 A zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate their pets and horses to... be killed and fed to captive predators! 💔 This isn’t conservation, it’s cruelty. No animal should suffer for the sake of another’s captivity. It’s time to rethink zoos.

🙋 Over population is not the problem. The problem is 20% of the population consumes 80% of global resources. A tiny % of the population is hording most of the resources & polluting the most. 👏 It’s high time that we fix the over consumption crisis. #WorldPopulationDay2025

⁉️Are you interested in reciprocity in #TradeAgreements and #GreenTransition? 👨‍💻 Watch the recording of a EESC.bsky.social panel discussion on #TradePolicy & #Sustainability, with a particular focus on #AgriFood systems!🌱🌽 🔗Video here: europa.eu/!xMJDYb

"Have we asked ourselves why, despite the numerous interventions on #LivingIncomes, the gap still remains? If projects only last 1-2 years, how can we expect farmers not to revert to their original situation once the support ends?" 🗣️Solomon Boateng, Executive Secretary of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union.

"If tomorrow, each of us implemented a small change - be it in our policies, our procurement or simply in how we talk about fairness - the ripple effects would be huge." 🗣️ Opening remarks from FTAO’s @virginiaenssle.bsky.social at the #LivingIncomes & #LivingWages conference at @eesc.bsky.social.

Today at @europarl.europa.eu, we brought together smallholder farmers & representatives with EU policymakers to discuss the impact of EU policies on smallholders & the need for fairer trade & sustainability laws.🌍⚖️🌱 Thanks to MEP @saskiabricmont.bsky.social for hosting this vital conversation 🤝

As the EU unveils its #Omnibus on agriculture, the #FairTrade Movement regrets that it overlooks non-EU small-scale organic farmers struggling with the implementation of the EU #Organic Regulation. This failure puts livelihoods & the future of the sector at risk.⚠️🛒 Our position ➡️ bit.ly/4mfnQGj

We bid farewell to our comrade Pepe Mujica — a beacon of integrity, a tireless voice for social justice, and a humble leader who carried the hopes of the people with quiet strength. His life was a testament to the fact that another world is possible. Gracias por tanto, compañero.

The Vision for Agriculture & Food missed the opportunity to embed fairness in the sector, neglecting non-EU farmers & failing to push for ambitious market reforms. At today's #AGRIFISH Council, ministers must urge @ec.europa.eu to ensure farmers who feed us earn a decent income, in Europe & beyond.

The European Commission has proposed amendments to the #CMO regulation that aim to define 'fair' and 'equitable'. But would this truly protect farmers? 👩‍🌾 Weak definitions risk fairwashing, misleading consumers & undermining ethical businesses. Our position ⤵️ fairtrade-advocacy.org/posts/154-th...

🎯 Don't miss our conference on 20 May at the @eesc.bsky.social ! We'll explore best practices and public policies to build a just, resilient global food system where every worker and producer earns a decent, dignified living. 🗓️ Save your spot: forms.office.com/e/kxHKaxTcFD

The @ec.europa.eu Vision for Agriculture & Food is a step forward but overlooks market justice & non-EU farmers' rights. ❌ As it stands, the Vision fails to tackle the inequalities that farmers, especially smallholders, face in global supply chains. Our view👇 fairtrade-advocacy.org/wp-content/u...

This #WorldDayOfSocialJustice, we celebrate Fair Trade as a powerful force for social, economic, and climate justice. Its transformative potential paves the way for a future that uplifts both people 👫 and the planet 🌍 ✊💚 There will be no climate justice without social justice.

The EU food system heavily relies on imports from non-EU countries, where farmers often face greater injustices. To uphold its commitment to fairness, the @ec.europa.eu's Vision for Agriculture & Food must: ✅ Ban below-cost purchases ✅ Ensure living incomes for all farmers Our view⤵️ bit.ly/439EsbF

Today, with @oxfameu.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu, we discussed how to strengthen the Directive on #UnfairTradingPractices to ensure fair prices for farmers globally. 🙌Thanks to experts, CSOs & policymakers who joined us & to MEP Annalisa Corrado & MEP @cristinaguarda.bsky.social for hosting.

🚨Just out! Despite producing 46% of the world's food, smallholders remain one of the most vulnerable populations. Our paper examines their role in global agricultural systems & outlines key actions to strengthen their position in global & EU supply chains. ✍️ fairtrade-advocacy.org/wp-content/u...

👨‍🌾🌍 Smallholder farmers deserve fair incomes, in the EU and beyond. The @ec.europa.eu's new Vision for Agriculture and Food must deliver: ban below-cost sales & ensure living incomes to strengthen farmers' position in the supply chain. Our recommendations⤵️ fairtrade-advocacy.org/wp-content/u...