EU Agriculture🌱

🌱What works today can shape tomorrow’s CAP. New EU report highlights best practices for agri-environment & climate action. 📊~28% #CAP funding supports these areas 🌍Eco-schemes cover +60% EU farmland ➡️Next: scale what works. 📄More: link.europa.eu/MrY4J8 #CAPdelivers

🇪🇺🇸🇪New Protected Designation of Origin registered from Sweden: 🐟Ostkustströmming is wild-caught East Coast Baltic herring, known for its rich umami flavour and delicate yet firm texture when cooked Learn more: link.europa.eu/KXGQxg #EUQuality

Building on these results, the Commission proposal for future #CAP is to make it simpler, more flexible, and better targeted for a resilient and sustainable agri-food sector and thriving rural communities.

At the CAP Directors meeting in Pafos, DG Werner highlights 2023-27 CAP Strategic Plans strong progress. So far: 311,000 young farmers supported 300,000 rural jobs created, 91% of EU farmland covered by income support & 60% by eco-schemes.

🌾Today at the AGRIFISH Council, Ministers discuss a key question for the future of the #CAP post-2027: how income support can be distributed more fairly, better targeted and fit for the challenges ahead. 📄 Discover more in our factsheet: link.europa.eu/mHWkrq

DG Werner at the seminar on Sustainable Livestock organised by @agriculture_ie 'Our objective is clear: ensure EU livestock production remains competitive, sustainable, rooted in tradition, and driven by excellence. The upcoming Livestock Strategy will address these priorities.'

Learn more about environmental sustainability in EU agriculture👉 link.europa.eu/9wYCYd

🛰️ This #EarthDay, zoom out enough to see a living patchwork of coloured fields. Farmers & rural communities are the custodians of this living landscape and the #CAP supports sustainable farming practices that ensure planet protection and food production go hand in hand👇

👋🇸🇬Hello, Singapore! 🇪🇺 44 EU agri-food business delegates from 13 EU countries are now on a business mission ✅Promoting EU quality, GI & organic excellence ✅Opening doors to Southeast Asia’s dynamic market ✅Networking at #FHA and #ProWine fairs 👉link.europa.eu/9n3pcd

Honoured to welcome Minister Low Yen Ling to the 🇪🇺 Pavilion at FHA - Food & Hospitality Asia. The European Union is proud to be the Region of Honour at one of most prestigious Food & Hospitality fairs in the region. 🥗🥙 In the current turbulent geopolitical times, the EU continues to be a reliable partner for open, safe & transparent trade in agri-food products. Minister Low was welcomed by Acting Deputy Director General Diego Canga Fano & Ambassador Artis Bertulis. Visit us at Hall 5, Singapore Expo to discover the best of 🇪🇺 #food & beverages in 🇸🇬. Looking forward to welcoming you!!!

💬'This #WomenInFarming platform is for YOU! Try it out. Make it yours!' Director General Elisabeth Werner invites you to take the opportunity to exchange knowledge, offer mentoring and create new networks. ⏰Only ten days left to apply! Here👉link.europa.eu/fPkBGm

A great exchange with the first 🇪🇺-🇺🇸 Young Leaders in Agriculture cohort Farmers on both sides of the Atlantic face shared challenges—and huge opportunities. Connecting & innovating together, this generation has much to learn from each other to build a future-ready agriculture

🌱If you are coming to #EUYouthWeek, join us at the AGRI stand during the kick-off in Brussels📆24 April 2026 Discover how YOU can shape rural communities with #LEADER programme 🤝 Meet young Local Action Group ambassadors 🎤 Networking 12:45–14:00 🌍 link.europa.eu/d9BmjH

🚨Only 10 DAYS LEFT to apply for the #EUOrganic Awards 2026! 🏆🌱Celebrate excellence in organic across Europe and put your work in the spotlight. Don’t miss your chance! Apply now 👉 link.europa.eu/htmVYN @OrganicsEurope @COPACOGECA @EU_EESC @EU_CoR

Over 700 farmers and stakeholders from all EU countries shared views on the future of EU agri-food innovation. Clear priorities emerged: 🚜Innovation must reach the ground faster 🚀SMEs need more support 🌍Broader ambition A new EU R&I strategy is coming. link.europa.eu/Q66R76

🇪🇺🇫🇮New Finnish Protected Geographical Indication registered: Savolainen talkkuna / Savolainen talakkuna is a roasted cereal powder made from barley or a blend of barley and oats, produced in the regions of North and South Savo 👉link.europa.eu/KXGQxg #EUQuality

1⃣improve the availability and affordability of fertilisers for farmers and for food production; 2⃣strengthen Europe’s domestic production and resilience; 3⃣accelerate the transition towards decarbonised, low-fossil and circular fertilisers. More👉 link.europa.eu/pjyVvR

At today's Commission's (@EUAgri @EU_Growth @EU_Taxud) High-level Dialogue on 'Securing a Sustainable, Competitive and Fair EU Fertilisers System' DG Werner highlighted that through transparency, dialogue & evidence-based measures the upcoming Fertiliser Action Plan aims to ↓

🎄It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas...only 259 days to go! Get ready checking the latest 🇪🇺🇫🇷French Protected Geographical Indication registered: Sapin de Noël du Morvan More on GIs: link.europa.eu/KXGQxg #EUQuality

What if “waste” isn’t waste at all? 🌲 Timber offcuts → building systems 🐑Sheep’s wool → fertiliser 🌱Forestry by-products → new value chains The EU #bioeconomy is quietly rewriting the rules. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of #FoodForEurope open.spotify.com/show/5jjDJX8df…