BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - The European Commission has presented its 'Vision for Agriculture and Food', an ambitious road-map on the future of farming and food in Europe.
This road-map sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators in the bloc.
The Commission said that later in 2025, it will propose a comprehensive simplification package for the current agricultural legislative framework, along with an EU digital strategy for agriculture to support the transition to digital-ready farming.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the body is offering a comprehensive strategy as European farmers face the growing challenges of global competition and climate change.
The Vision outlines four priority areas: An attractive sector, a competitive and resilient sector, a future-proof sector and fair living and working conditions in rural areas.
The Commission said it will take action to review the Unfair Trading Practices Directive. The Commission will also present a Generational Renewal Strategy in 2025, with recommendations on measures needed both at the EU and national/regional level to address the barriers to young and new people entering the profession.
The Commission will reinforce its focus on livestock to foster the long-term future of the sector.
The Commission said it will carefully consider any further ban on the use of pesticides if alternatives are not available in a reasonable time and will streamline access to biopesticides in the EU market.
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