Coronavirus: Exceptional measures to support the agri-food sector

The EU agri-food sector is showing resilience, but some markets have been hit hard by the public health crisis.

Pulses: an important source of protein and other nutrients

Pulses are an important source of protein and other nutrients, which can supplement meat and dairy products.

Smart Regions: smart use of organic waste (Interreg Spain-Portugal)

Transforming and reinvigorating the soil with organic compost and "technosols" by a joint project based on the border region between Spain and Portugal.

Making our food more sustainable and healthier

Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times.

When life gives you oranges...

We had tonnes of oranges in the EU, literally.

Europe rocks your senses

European agriculture provides us with a wealth of quality products, that speak directly to our senses and make us feel alive.

Give your students a taste of Europe's agricultural diversity

Check out our teacher's resource to learn more about each country's agricultural strengths.

Drought in Europe: EU supports farmers

The European Commission has been closely following the situation and is ready to support our farmers.

Help for young farmers

Greek company Agrifarm cultivates rice and legumes, using sustainable methods that do not harm the environment. With EU funding, it expanded its collaboration with 55 young farmers from Central Greece and Thessaly, from whom it sources products, offering them support including employment and agricultural expertise.

57 years of the Common Agriculture Policy

A common policy for all the countries of the EU, it is managed and funded at European level from the resources of the EU’s budget.

Drought in Europe: EU offers further support to European farmers

The European Commission is offering support to farmers faced with the waves of drought afflicting Europe.

La Commission vient à l’aide des agriculteurs européens touchés par la sécheresse

Pour résister à la sécheresse: des avances de paiement plus élevées pour les agriculteurs, et une plus grande souplesse quant à l’utilisation de terres pour nourrir leurs animaux.

The environmental objectives of the future CAP

The future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will play a fundamental role in developing a fully sustainable agricultural sector that supports environmental care, climate change action and vibrant rural life while providing safe and high quality food for over 500 million consumers.

More access to funding for young EU farmers

The EU launched loans for young farmers.

Our forest, our future

'1 hectare initiative' wants to encourage EU countries to reach the ambitious environmental policy objectives of the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy proposals.

Common Agricultural Policy: shaped by your views

The European Commission proposal for a simpler, fairer and greener Common Agricultural Policy is based on a wide consultation process involving hundreds of thousands of citizens and organisations across the EU.

A good start in 2019 for EU's agri-food exports

In January, the EU monthly trade value for agri-food items, including both exports & imports, topped €22 billion.

Where does your cheese come from?

Everyone loves cheese but which EU country produces the most? Germany produces 22% of the total EU cheese production. France (19%) and Italy (12%) come in second and third on the list.

For the love of olives

Xylella fastidiosa is a pest attacking olive trees and other important plants in Europe. The second EU conference on the status of research into Xylella fastidiosa will take place in October 2019 in Ajaccio, Corsica.

EU going is the right direction

Latest agri-food trade report is a good surprise: we have increased exports and the second biggest trade surplus on record. This is the EU going is the right direction.