New Greek Union of Journalists for Agriculture and Food holds first assemby meeting

The new union will seek membership in the European Network of Agricultural Journalists (ENAJ, which includes EFTA press) during the network's annual Brussels meeting on December 5-6, it said in a statement, which also announced that any Greek journalists who deal with food, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, beekeeping, forestry and rural development can apply for membership. 

A list of five principles was also published:
The purpose of the Union is:
-To protect, promote the professional interests of its members.
-To assist its members in exercising their profession.
-To represent its members at other European or international journalists' associations.
-To promote the continuous training of its members and disseminate information on the agrifood sector.
-To collaborate with any entity related to rural development and the understanding of the relevant industry and rural problems.