Characteristics of the main agricultural systems
December 2019 Introduction The CAP reform project currently under discussion introduces a new “Ecoscheme”. This measure, financed by the first pillar of the CAP, aims to stimulate the transition to a more environmentally friendly and economically viable agriculture in Europe. In view of the diversity within European agriculture, to be effective this tool will […]
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Policy briefing Beef & Dairy Sectors: Sectorial strategies to secure economic dynamism in the EU cattle sector
September 2018 Executive Summary In the European Union around 3.6 million farms belong to the EU cattle sector, which represents the 17% of all EU farms. In merely economic terms, these holdings contribute one third to the total EU agricultural gross production value, utilize one third of EU agricultural land and employ one quarter […]
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CAP: What societal promise for the European Union? Can we move from a prescriptive to a results-based policy?
October 2017 EU food systems represent not only a cornerstone, but also unique lever, to the issues to be tackled within the European Union, in order to meet the triple challenge of: – healthy and quality diets, and reliable food security, for EU citizens and at global level. A crucial issue for well-being, peace […]
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