Agriculture: Towards more efficient resource allocation
The talks about the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy have already started, and several stakeholders claim that the next CAP should help EU farmers adjust to a competitive international environment.
The talks about the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy have already started, and several stakeholders claim that the next CAP should help EU farmers adjust to a competitive international environment.
The high production cost combined with the market volatility has put much pressure on farmers income and affordability, and Europe seeks ways to make the sector sustainable.
The introduction of new technologies into farming has taken centre stage in the debate, as well as the need for additional efforts to further reduce the agriculture’s impact on the environment.
This digital “push” will also need the contribution of the younger generation of farmers and policy-makers are looking for incentives to bring them back to the farm.
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Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy has to satisfy multiple interests and now resembles a giant jigsaw...
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‘Zero kilometre’ food products start to take Spain by storm
Concepts like "100% local" and "zero kilometer" products are now on an upward trend in...
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Farmers seek CAP reassurances from French presidential candidates
French farmers are eagerly awaiting their next president's agricultural programme. The next head of state,...
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How Spanish farmers try to make a profit
Direct aid, funds from the second pillar, input costs and farming income are just some...
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Spanish agriculture in numbers
Spain is home to almost one million agricultural and livestock businesses, covering 30 million hectares...
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