About: CAP
CAP reform – How will EU Member States deliver on their CAP Strategic Plans?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform, proposed by the European Commission in June 2018, introduces a more flexible, performance and results-based approach that takes into account local conditions and needs, while increasing EU level ambitions in terms of sustainability.
What is the current consensus on the CAP?
The EU’s farming subsidy programme, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), is relentlessly debated at the EU level.
Shaping the agriculture of tomorrow – How can farmers and consumers benefit from a reformed CAP?
In 2020, the agricultural sector faced unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 crisis. From logistical issues, a shortage of workforce, to radical changes in demand, the sector showed its resilience by adapting to the different challenges. Overall, the impact of...
A re-‘CAP’ of Common Agricultural Policy coverage
This year has been a decisive one for the reform of the EU’s farming subsidy programme, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
What’s the CAP impact on third countries?
Although Europe have abandoned the use of subsidizing export of its agricultural products, the EU’s main farming subsidies scheme continue having an impact on third countries, particularly the ones that can afford a similar direct payments system.
Coping with climate change: crisis funds and carbon farming
Over the past few weeks, all eyes have been on France where farmers are scrambling to save their crops after a catastrophic frost swept through the country in what French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie has called “probably the greatest agronomic...
Agricultural Statistics Explained
EURACTIV takes a closer look at agricultural statistics - Why do they matter, why should we care?
Tweets of the Week: Veggie Burgers, Supermarket Aisles, Pope Statements
Veggie burger debate makes us lose hope, French minister is a bit of a dope, and a big change of heart by the Pope.
Unpacking the CAP: exploring the most common concerns
The EU’s common agricultural policy, or ‘CAP’ as it’s known, aims to support farmers and improve agricultural productivity, ensuring a stable supply of affordable food and that the EU’s farmers are able to make a reasonable living while also safeguarding...
Can good food be sold at the smallest price?
Can a pork cutlet which is on special offer be of high quality and still feed the farmer who produced it? Given the current imbalance in Germany's food industry, EURACTIV Germany travelled to Brandenburg to discuss good food and fair prices with one of the region's organic farmer.
Common Agricultural Policy: How to encourage young people to get into agricultural profession?
EURACTIV France organised a round table to discuss the EU's Common Agricultural Policy after 2020 and the support for the renewal of generations of farmers.
CAP and the food supply chain: A fair deal for farmers and consumers
The Common Agricultural Policy is key in ensuring that farmers receive a steady, fair income, but imbalances in the food supply chain risk undermining farmers as well as consumers.
Survey: agriculture and environmental protection – an odd couple?
Agriculture accounts for a great share of greenhouse gas emissions. EURACTIV Germany has asked participants of the Grüne Woche fair in Berlin how the CAP can help reach the Paris climate goals.
Which Agricultural sectors will Brexit impact most?
Agriculture is an international business: the UK produces just 60% of its AgriFood consumption, while 70% of its production is exported to the EU.
Rural development in Europe: How can the CAP support social cohesion and growth?
Rural areas cover 52% of the EU’s territory and are home to 112 million people. They find employment not only in the agricultural sector, but also in the food industry and tourism, which employ nearly 15 million people.Promoted content
The importance of precision farming for EU agriculture
On May 23rd, 2017, over 70 experts met at Yara’s R&D center for a workshop combining live demonstrations of precision farming tools and panel discussions.
How much CAP is on our plates?
The European Commission has just started the first phase of modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The EU’s commitment to agricultural innovation is also a benefit to the consumer
In innovation, 21st century agriculture and the food industry have the key tool needed for more efficient and sustainable production.Promoted content
Precision agriculture: future of the CAP?
Increasing yields and the quality of the production while reducing energy consumption and inputs or "produce more with less" is the principle of precision agriculture (PA).Promoted content
EURACTIV highlights – stakeholders debate the CAP
Highlights of stakeholder workshops to debate the latest CAP reforms. Organised and filmed by the EURACTIV network in Brussels, Italy, France, Greece, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and the UK.Promoted content
Investment in agriculture, growth and jobs. What role for the CAP?
In the EU, agriculture directly employs more than 10 million farmers. More than 77% of the Union’s territory is rural and home to half of its population. Overall, Europe’s agri-food industry accounts for 46 million jobs in 15 million businesses, accounting for 6% of the EU’s GDP.
The challenge of ensuring the long term viability of EU farming
The EU gives millions of euros in subsidies to its member states to develop their rural areas and ensure the long-term viability of the European farming sector.