Explainers

The reformed common agricultural policy for 2023-2027 aims to make farming in the EU fairer, greener and more results-driven.

EU quality schemes safeguard the heritage of Europe's agricultural products. They make quality products easily recognisable for consumers and offer market opportunities to producers, including ones outside the EU.

Soils are essential for the key services that nature offers, such as food and clean water. Ensuring soils are healthy is necessary for human health and well-being.

New plant-breeding methods can increase food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. To benefit from these methods and ensure they are used safely and spur innovation, the EU is introducing new rules.

The European Green Deal aims to create a cleaner, healthier and climate-neutral Europe by transforming the way we produce and consume.

Wasting food puts unnecessary pressure on natural resources and affects food security. EU rules aim to prevent and reduce food loss and food waste.

Making Europe’s food healthier and more sustainable is the main goal of the EU’s farm to fork policy work.

EU rules on food safety aim to protect consumers while guaranteeing the smooth functioning of the single market.

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is crucial for fighting climate change. EU rules establish a system for certifying carbon removal activities.

Industrial activities cause emissions of substances which harm human health and the environment. EU countries have set common rules to limit such harmful emissions.