Farm Europe

Farm Europe is a multicultural think tank that aims to stimulate thinking on rural economies. #thinktank #agriculture #food #environment #debate

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🌾🇪🇺 European agriculture on the brink of collapse

Geopolitical tensions, soaring input costs and increasingly severe climate pressures are exposing the vulnerabilities of Europe’s agricultural production systems.

During today’s exchange with Agriculture Commissioner @CHansenEU , Farm Europe called for a new approach: doing both short-term crisis management that is urgently needed AND at the same time buildling a long-term European plan for agricultural growth, investment and resilience.

This means supporting farmers’ cash flow, strengthening production capacity, unlocking investment, developing new markets and putting agriculture back at the heart of Europe’s strategic choices.

As Yves Madre, President of @FarmEurope, stressed: “The current growing seasons mark a tipping point.”

Read the full press release 👉 https://t.co/1St7ctdO9d

#EuropeanAgriculture #Agriculture #CAP #FoodSecurity #Farmers #ClimateChange #EU

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

📊 As the @Europarl_EN debates the next #MFF 2028-2034, the numbers matter, but so does what lies behind them : choices for the future of Europe, including the future of our food and our farmers.

Today, MEPs asked for an ambitious EU budget to deliver on Europe’s priorities, including competitiveness, resilience and security. Agriculture has a key role to play in delivering on all three.

Against this backdrop, @FarmEurope's CAP 2028–2034 Budget Simulator shows the concrete implications of the choices currently on the table : the initial proposal from the @EU_Commission is unsustainable for the EU farming sector. It would lead to a massive restructuration of the EU agricultural sector and accelerate the loss of agricultural sovereignty.

With the negotiators trying to create a momentum to try to conclude in December, understanding the concrete implications of the different options is now more crucial than ever.

The interactive tool allows to model different configurations of the future #CAP, from the size of the ring-fenced CAP envelope and Member State co-financing to the allocation of funds across interventions, and to see how these choices translate at EU, Member State and farm level.

👉 Explore the CAP 2028–2034 Budget Simulator:
https://t.co/SEbOhcalWt

#MFF #CAP #EUbudget #CommonAgriculturalPolicy #FoodSecurity #FarmEurope #EUBudget

[Luc Vernet @LucVERNET]

Good news for the climate & farmers engaged in carbon farming projects. The methodology proposed by the Commission is not rejected by @EP_Environment. While not perfect this certification framework provides a first basis for moving forward, which can be improved step by step as the Commission should come back with an update of #CRCF.

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🚜📈 Europe’s food sovereignty is under pressure.

The latest @FarmEurope Sustainability and Sovereignty Radar reveals a mixed picture: while environmental indicators continue to improve, Europe’s traditional agricultural strengths are eroding.

Europe remains a major agricultural power, but declining trade surpluses, falling farm incomes and the continued loss of farms are narrowing its production capacity.

At the same time, progress in areas such as emissions, pesticide use and biogas production shows that positive transitions are underway. 🌱

The challenge now is to rebuild Europe’s productive capacity while pursuing a sustainable transition.

👉 Read the full press release and explore the 2026 Radar:
https://t.co/U3g7oXSGyo

#FoodSovereignty #EuropeanAgriculture #FoodSecurity #EUAgri #CAP #FarmEurope #FoodSystems #Bioeconomy

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

Europe wants to be sovereign. But what about its food? 🌾🇪🇺

Today’s State of the Union speech spoke of a stronger, more autonomous Europe.

Yet Europe’s agricultural reality tells another story.

📉 4 million hectares of cereals lost
🐄 26 million livestock heads lost since 2019
🌱 1.4 million farmers lost
📈 +21% protein-rich feed imports

These are not just numbers. They are signals of growing dependencies and a weakening European agricultural base.

Europe cannot build strategic autonomy while turning its back on the sector that feeds its citizens, sustains rural territories and contributes to energy, bioeconomy and industrial value chains.

Words are good. Deeds are better.

Europe needs a clear plan for farmers — and a Common Agricultural Policy strong enough to deliver it.

👉 Read @FarmEurope's full reaction to the #SOTEU2026: https://t.co/tgVKJ73SUt

#SOTEU2026 #Agriculture #CAP #FoodSecurity #StrategicAutonomy #EuropeanAgriculture #Farmers #FoodSovereignty

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

What if public money could do more for public health?

Public procurement is one of the most powerful tools available to public authorities to shape healthier, higher-quality food systems.

That is why @FarmEurope and @eateurope welcome the inclusion of a specific provision on food in the proposed Public Procurement Act — while calling for greater ambition.

🍎 Fresh, seasonal, quality food should not be optional.
🏫 Schools and hospitals should be leading the way.
🥩 Short supply chains and minimally processed foods should be prioritised.
🚫 We need effective tools to address the growing challenge of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

The scale of public procurement means that the choices made today can directly influence the diets and health of millions of European citizens.

The next step is clear: move beyond a predominantly voluntary approach and ensure that public procurement rules put public health and the public interest at the heart of food procurement.

Read our full press release 👇

🔗 https://t.co/taV72UoN1m

#PublicProcurement #FoodPolicy #PublicHealth #FoodQuality #HealthyFood #UPFs #Agriculture #EuropeanUnion #FarmEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

From words to action on water and agriculture 💧🌾

Today, @FarmEurope brought the discussion on Europe’s growing water challenge to the European Parliament.

Against the backdrop of increasingly frequent droughts and extreme weather events, the conversation focused on a key question: how can Europe move from political commitments to concrete action to strengthen the resilience, productivity and competitiveness of its agriculture?

A big thank you to @CarmenCrespoPP, MEP, for hosting the event and opening the discussion, and to @LucVERNET, Secretary General of Farm Europe, for presenting our latest study and analysis.

We were also delighted to bring together @letiziamoratti, MEP; Gaelle Marion, Head of Unit AGRI B2; Adriano Battilani, Secretary General of Irrigants d’Europe; @cduroc, General Director of AGPM – Maiz’EUROP’; Claudia Albani, Coldiretti; and @JMCASTILLABARO, ASAJA, for a rich and constructive exchange on the challenges and solutions ahead.

The message from today’s discussion was clear: water management is no longer a question for the future — it is a priority for the resilience of European agriculture today.

Thank you to all our speakers, participants and partners for contributing to such an important debate.

#Agriculture #WaterManagement #EuropeanAgriculture #EUAgri #Water #FoodSecurity #Resilience

[Carmen Crespo @CarmenCrespoPP]

#Europa no puede seguir hablando del agua solo cuando llega la sequía.

Junto a @FarmEurope defendemos que el agua sea una política estratégica europea.

Urge un Plan de inversiones que apueste por el almacenamiento, reutilización, desalación, infraestructuras, el regadío y tecnología.

Es prioritario garantizar el agua a agricultores como aval de la alimentación de la UE

El agua no se ideologiza. Se gestiona con ciencia, inversión y visión de futuro. 🇪🇺🌱

[LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU]

🌱 What will it take to bring intercropping into wider practice across Europe?

Our new Policy Brochure brings together evidence, the barriers farmers still face, and recommendations for CAP, value chains, protein policy and R&I.

👉https://t.co/uxleHX2ZVR

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

⚠️ Drought Is Testing Europe’s Farms. Is the EU Ready? Join the Conversation

Water resilience is no longer a future challenge, it is becoming a strategic necessity for European agriculture.

After another summer of severe drought, extreme heat and growing pressure on water resources, Farm Europe is bringing the debate to the @Europarl_EN.

On 8 September at 17:30, join us for the presentation of Farm Europe’s new in-depth study on water resilience, hosted by MEP @CarmenCrespoPP (Spain, EPP).

The discussion will bring together MEPs, EU institutions, agricultural stakeholders, experts and @FarmEurope members and partners to explore one key question:

How can Europe move from managing water crises to building long-term resilience and competitiveness?

From water-storage infrastructure and digital technologies to investments protecting water quality, Europe needs a strategy that puts prevention, resilience and investment at the heart of its agricultural future.

📅 8 September 2026 | 17:30–19:00
📍 European Parliament, Brussels

👉 Event registration: https://t.co/flrhJznbs9

👉 Read the full press release: https://t.co/R0R53KfTH5

#WaterResilience #EuropeanAgriculture #Drought #CAP #EUAgriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #Agriculture #Competitiveness #FarmEurope #EuropeanParliament

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🇪🇺 Less red tape, more clarity for European livestock farmers

@FarmEurope welcomes the @Europarl_EN AGRI Committee approach to simplifying the Industrial Emissions Directive (#IED).

The message is clear: cattle should not fall under the IED, and fixed capacity thresholds from the previous IED for other livestock installations would bring back much-needed regulatory clarity and proportionality.

Simplification should mean exactly that: less unnecessary complexity and administrative burden — without compromising Europe’s high environmental standards.

We now encourage the ENVI Committee and the European Parliament to support the AGRI position throughout the legislative process.

👉 Read the full article: https://t.co/nbjWPnpjut

#FarmEurope #Agriculture #EUAgri #Livestock #Cattle #IED #IndustrialEmissions #Simplification #EUParliament #Farmers

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

💧 Europe’s water crisis is no longer a warning. It is a reality.

From droughts to extreme heat and increasingly unpredictable water cycles, European agriculture is already facing a new climate reality.

The question is no longer if water will become a strategic challenge for farming — but whether Europe is ready to respond.

🚜 What does this mean for the future of European agriculture?
💦 How can farmers adapt to changing water cycles?
🇪🇺 And where is Europe’s strategy to ensure water security, resilience and competitiveness?
We need to move from reacting to emergencies to building long-term solutions.
Join Farm Europe for a timely discussion on Water Management and the Future of European Agriculture, hosted by MEP @CarmenCrespoPP

📅 8 September 2026
🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 European Parliament, Brussels

👉 Join the discussion: https://t.co/a3MPEXaH7b

#Water #EuropeanAgriculture #Agriculture #Drought #WaterManagement #CAP #EU #FarmEurope #ClimateResilience

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🚜�� Carbon farming rules are set – now Europe needs a market, not more delays.

@FarmEurope and @eateurope welcome the first steps taken in the revision of the EU #ETS, but farmers cannot wait until 2034 to be rewarded for reducing emissions. Connecting Carbon Farming (#CRCF) credits to the ETS is essential to unlock investment, accelerate decarbonisation, and strengthen Europe's competitiveness. 🇪🇺

Read our full reaction here: 🔗 https://t.co/9nJ10xjrv5

#CarbonFarming #EUETS #Agriculture #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation #CAP #CarbonMarkets #FarmEurope #EatEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🚨 @FarmEurope regrets AGRI Committee vote putting the CAP's dedicated performance framework at risk

Today's vote in the @Europarl_EN's AGRI Committee is a missed opportunity to safeguard the CAP's dedicated performance framework and preserve the autonomy of the Common Agricultural Policy.

A strong, coherent and truly common #CAP requires governance and accountability rules that remain firmly anchored within the CAP itself.

🔗 Read our full reaction: https://t.co/95VeD5PCAg

#Agriculture #EUAgri #EuropeanParliament #FoodSecurity #Competitiveness #FarmEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🇪🇺🌾 A positive step for Europe's agri-food sector!

@FarmEurope and @eateurope welcome the encouraging progress in the @Europarl_EN's negotiations on the European Competitiveness Fund (#ECF), recognising the strategic role of agriculture and the entire agri-food chain in strengthening Europe's competitiveness, resilience and security.

📖 Read the full press release here: https://t.co/Hjc2JJ9UeX

#Agriculture #AgriFood #Competitiveness #EU #EuropeanParliament #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Bioeconomy #FarmEurope #EatEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🇪🇺📢 Strong political support for a stronger EU promotion policy.

@FarmEurope and @eateurope welcome the clear message delivered at the latest Agriculture and Fisheries Council, where 10 Member States, led by Italy, called on the @EU_Commission to reverse the proposed cuts to the EU agricultural promotion budget.

At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty and increasing global competition, EU promotion policy is a strategic investment that strengthens the competitiveness of European agriculture, supports farmers, and helps European agri-food businesses access new markets.

We urge the European Commission to restore a promotion budget that matches the ambitions of this essential policy.

💡Read our full press release here: https://t.co/gVgr3kmY5m

#Agriculture #EUAgri #EUFood #PromotionPolicy #CAP #AgriFood #FarmEurope #EatEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🌱🇪🇺 The @Europarl_EN has rejected the proposed classification of soy as a high ILUC-risk feedstock.

This is an opportunity to build a more science-based and region-specific EU biofuels policy—one that continues to fight deforestation while recognising the role of sustainably produced EU soy in strengthening Europe's protein autonomy and renewable energy ambitions.

🔗 Read our full press release: https://t.co/w1zMElkRzX

#FarmEurope #Biofuels #Soy #RenewableEnergy #ProteinPlan #EUGreenDeal #Sustainability #Agriculture #EUAgri #EnergyTransition

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🌱🇪🇺 The @EU_Commission recognises the strategic role of EU crop-based biofuels

@FarmEurope welcomes the @EU_Commission's EU Protein Plan, particularly its recognition of the strategic role of European crop-based biofuels in delivering both sustainable energy and high-value protein for animal feed.

Supporting integrated biofuel and protein value chains means greater resilience, reduced import dependency, new opportunities for farmers, and a stronger European food system. 🚜⚡

🔗 Read our full statement: https://t.co/Qxm0Wc7v8r

#FarmEurope #EUProteinPlan #ProteinStrategy #Biofuels #FoodSecurity #StrategicAutonomy #Agriculture #CAP #EnergyTransition #EUAgri

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🐄🇪🇺 Bring Back animals in Europe!

@FarmEurope welcomes the @EU_Commission's new EU Livestock Strategy, which marks an important shift towards recognising the strategic role of livestock for food sovereignty, sustainability, competitiveness and the bioeconomy.

This long-term vision lays the foundations for reversing decapitalisation, boosting investment and innovation, and strengthening livestock production across all regions of Europe.

Read our full statement here: https://t.co/zloHtOsSq7

#Livestock #Agriculture #EUAgri #FoodSecurity #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #CAP #FarmEurope

[Farm Europe @FarmEurope]

🌱⚡ Europe's energy transition needs its farmers.

As the EU prepares the post-2030 Renewable Energy Directive, @FarmEurope calls on the @EU_Commission to fully unlock the potential of sustainable, deforestation-free EU crops to strengthen Europe's energy security, climate ambition and strategic autonomy.

European farmers can deliver food, feed and renewable energy—but the right regulatory framework is needed to make it happen. 🇪🇺

🔗 Read the full press release: https://t.co/z9aUowEJ0Q

#RenewableEnergy #RED #Biofuels #Agriculture #EnergyTransition #StrategicAutonomy #EUFarmers #CAP #Bioeconomy #FarmEurope