Until 2040, the European executive has revealed a new vision of the European Agriculture -Way System, and in response to the increasing protests of farmers, it reduced its previously more ambitious policy from its environmental perspective.
New approach to agricultural food policy European Union (EU) This focuses on simplifying regulations and reclaiming the attractiveness of the agricultural profession instead of hardening environment standards, presented by the European Commission on Wednesday. With this amendment, the commission moves away from the controversial strategy, the agricultural food component of the previous task, from the ‘field to the table’. European Green Pact.
Although he is ambitious, his ‘from field to table’ strategy is difficult to meet the reduction goals, for exampleReduce the use of pesticide Until 2030. “Business method has changed clearly Obtain the necessary decreases in another way“European Agricultural Commissioner Christophe Hansen announced at a press conference to present the new vision of the institution.
The decision to move away from the previous politics, Criticism of farmersHe thought that the strategy strengthened the polarization of the sector. Instead, the new strategy aims to revive agriculture and competitive And it can provide fair livelihoods to farmers. “We need an approach that rewards farmers instead of too much pressure,” Chistophe Hansen said.
The latest fashion word of the commission at the center of this new approach: simplification. Efforts will begin with the rationalization of the implementation of the joint agricultural policy (PAC), which is currently an EU agricultural subsidy program. The third of the EU’s total budget.
New strategy reduces environmental thoughts
Despite Environmental Thoughts They are still on the road map of the commission, no longer the focus of attention, as in the previous plan. In particular, the most ambitious elements of the previous strategy were officially abandoned, ie the revision of the European Pesticides.
“There is no intention of doing anything special about the sustainable use of the pesticide directive,” an EU official said. Similarly, other controversial plans were abandoned Nutrition Label It is mandatory in containers such as nutriscore system coded in favor of labels showing the origin of the product and animal welfare norms.
Very little about the new pac
Despite the change of policy, the new vision, reform that Joint Agriculture Policy (PAC)In addition to repeating the old unhealthy offers such as aggression and limitation. These measures aim to make the distribution of subsidies more fair, to appoint more funds for small farmers and to reduce payments to large agricultural companies.
HE Direct payment systemsurrounding 75% of PAC financingIt has been criticized for a long time to provide disproportionately benefit to large farms. However, certain changes are foreseen in the strategy of the Commission.
Priority is given to the production of basic agricultural assets. Strengthen food sovereignty. The new PAC will contribute more actively to food safety, a position defended by the European Popular Party (KKD), to which the farmers’ Agricultural Commissioner and the President of the Commission belongs.
Farmer income: a priority
Guaranteeing a fair standard of living farmers is another key element of the strategy. Many members of the European agricultural sector Risk of financial uncertainty and high povertyshows the commission in the document.
To correct this situation, the EU manager plans to present a generation renewal strategy this year Improve access to young farmers land, capital and qualities.
In addition, they will continue to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain, where they usually fight against strong retailers. Reform of unfair commercial practices, Prevent farmers from being forced to sell under cost.
Trade
As for trade, the vision maintains a balanced approach by emphasizing the need for need Diversify the markets, expand export opportunities and reduce dependence certain suppliers.
The commission, so Production standards are absolutely set In relation to the use of imported products, especially the use of pesticides and the wells of animals. The principle of management is this Dangerous pesticides It should not be re -introduced in the market through imported products, prohibited for health and environmental reasons in the EU.
