Ensuring the future of our farmers and food

To make this vision a reality, the EU will be working closely with farmers, food producers, rural communities, and civil society to design a better future for agriculture and food in Europe. We'll be building trust and enhancing dialogue to create an inclusive and cooperative approach that reflects Europe's traditions and values.

A thriving agri-food sector

The vision is built around four main areas. 

An attractive sector

The EU will work to make farming a viable and attractive career for future generations. This means fair incomes, better support, and a stronger food chain. We'll introduce a Generational Renewal Strategy in 2025 to help young farmers innovate and invest in their businesses.

A competitive and resilient sector

The EU will help our agri-food system to withstand crises and seize opportunities by becoming more diverse, adaptable, and innovative. We'll prioritise food security, diversify supply chains, and work towards fairer competition. 

A future-proof sector 

Farming will play a key role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The EU will promote sustainable farming practices that reduce emissions, protect natural resources, and improve soil health. We'll also develop a voluntary benchmarking system to help farmers measure and improve their performance.

A sector that values food and people

The EU wants to reconnect people with the food they eat and the territories and traditions that define it. We'll support rural areas, reduce food waste, and address societal concerns like animal welfare. We'll also hold an annual Food Dialogue to discuss critical issues like food affordability and nutrition.

Key areas of action

• Introduce a Generational Renewal Strategy to support young farmers by 2025
• Propose in 2025 a comprehensive simplification package for the current agricultural legislative framework 
• Launch an EU digital strategy for agriculture to support the transition to digital-ready farming
• Develop a voluntary benchmarking system to help farmers measure and improve their performance
• Hold annual Food Dialogue

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Background

Back in January 2024, the Commission launched the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, a forum created to shape a shared vision for EU farming. It brought together 29 major stakeholders from the European agri-food sectors, civil society, rural communities and academia. 

The final report of the Strategic Dialogue presented an assessment of challenges and opportunities, followed by a set of recommendations. These recommendations were the basis for the Vision for Agriculture and Food.