Our vision for EU agriculture and food The European Commission has outlined a vision for the future of farming and food production in the EU. It aims to create a fair and competitive food system that provides affordable and sustainable food for everyone. It seeks to help farmers overcome challenges such as rising costs, climate change, and supply chain disruptions, and ensure that Europe remains a leader in food production. The goal is to build a stronger, more innovative food system that benefits both farmers and consumers, and helps feed the world in a sustainable way.The roadmap builds on the work of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, proposing key pathways for the future of agri-food policy until 2040. 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 sectorThe 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 sectorThe 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 peopleThe 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 Introduced a generational renewal strategy to support young farmers in October 2025Proposed a comprehensive simplification package for the current agricultural legislative framework in December 2025Launch an EU digital strategy for agriculture to support the transition to digital-ready farmingDevelop a voluntary benchmarking system to help farmers measure and improve their performanceHold annual food dialogueRead more about the vision for agriculture and food Key figures Text version9.1 million farms in the EU in 2020377 000 young farmers set to start agricultural activities€228.6 billionin EU exports in 2023 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. Latest Press release17 December 2025Record 2026 EU funding boosts agri-food promotion as Commission launches new food campaignThe Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and globally.5 min readPress release16 December 2025Simpler food and feed safety rules while upholding high health standards and boosting competitiveness of EU producers The European Commission has today proposed a package of measures to streamline and simplify EU food and feed safety legislation.3 min readSee more News Related links A Vision for agriculture and food – a closer look Strategic dialogue on the future of EU agricultureAgriculture in the EU EU actions to address farmers’ concerns
The European Commission has outlined a vision for the future of farming and food production in the EU. It aims to create a fair and competitive food system that provides affordable and sustainable food for everyone. It seeks to help farmers overcome challenges such as rising costs, climate change, and supply chain disruptions, and ensure that Europe remains a leader in food production. The goal is to build a stronger, more innovative food system that benefits both farmers and consumers, and helps feed the world in a sustainable way.The roadmap builds on the work of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, proposing key pathways for the future of agri-food policy until 2040.
Press release17 December 2025Record 2026 EU funding boosts agri-food promotion as Commission launches new food campaignThe Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and globally.5 min read
Press release16 December 2025Simpler food and feed safety rules while upholding high health standards and boosting competitiveness of EU producers The European Commission has today proposed a package of measures to streamline and simplify EU food and feed safety legislation.3 min read
