The European Commission’s agriculture and food roadmap guarantees EU food security

Speaking in the European Parliament’s plenary debate, the Commissioner said the roadmap aims to shape the future of Europe’s agriculture and food sector in partnership with representatives of the sectors concerned. The Commissioner stressed that agriculture, fisheries and the food industry are strategic sectors that must be safeguarded across the continent. “European food sovereignty is an integral part of the EU’s security agenda,” he said.

He stressed that policies will continue to support farmers and the agri-food sector in producing safe food and protecting rural landscapes, traditions and livelihoods. The European Commission also aims to ensure that policy decisions are tailored to local needs and to develop pragmatic solutions in cooperation with the sector.

He said the roadmap calls for an attractive and predictable agri-food sector that provides fair livelihoods and new income opportunities for farmers. This will require helping the sector to make the most of its income sources and to help farmers achieve better market returns. The review of unfair trading practices will also play a key role, he added.

The Commissioner stressed that maintaining support for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is crucial to safeguard farmers’ incomes. The Commission aims to simplify and better target CAP support so that it reaches farmers most in need.
e