Over the past number of years, we have worked closely together to devise good strategies. Now it is time to start implementing them. The new CAP will make the EU better prepared to address the challenges that our agricultural sector and farmers are facing today in the economic, environmental, and social fields. Our key objective of contributing to food security is preserved. We also maintain a level-playing field, while addressing the specific needs and situations at national and regional level.
Janusz Wojciechowski began his mandate as Commissioner for Agriculture on 1 December 2019.
Over the past five years, Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has worked to ensure that the agricultural sector continues to deliver food security and support farming families, while adapting to climate, demographic, and technological changes, with a focus on promoting a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food system. During his mandate, he has been actively involved in numerous high-level meetings with agricultural ministers, as well as conferences and agricultural fairs across the EU. He also carried out 6 promotional business missions to Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, India, China and Kazakhstan, each with dozens of farmers and agri-business representatives.
This webpage presents highlights from his work.
High-level Missions of Commissioner Wojciechowski
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski visited Kazakhstan on 27-31 May 2024, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the EU agri-food sector.
The High-Level Mission led by Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to China in April 2024 saw participation from 72 EU companies and organisations representing various agri-food sectors.
Agri-food business mission to India from 6 to 12 December 2023.
Agri-food business mission to Japan from 2 to 6 July 2023.
Business mission to Vietnam and Singapore from 10 to 16 July 2022.
CAP Strategic Plans are the key tools for delivering a strong, performance-oriented CAP by ensuring a stable supply of food, safeguarding income for farmers and keeping rural areas vibrant. In addition, they are central to supporting farmers in the transition to a more sustainable future. Strong engagement by farmers is essential to ensure the policy delivers on its objectives. Preliminary assessments show large applications for support, including voluntary schemes. I praise the work done at all levels to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. I am confident that the new CAP will deliver on all its objectives.
Janusz Wojciechowski's gallery: Highlights from the 2019-24 mandate in images
Participation of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, in the Paris International Agricultural ShowJanusz Wojciechowski next to a cow 
Participation of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, in the Paris International Agricultural ShowJanusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from left, during a breakfast with representatives of the French grain, oilseed and protein markets 
Participation of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, in the Paris International Agricultural ShowJanusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from the left, Jean-Marie Barillère, Vice-President of the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), 3rd from the left, and Bernard Farges, President of the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), 4th from the left 
Participation of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, in the Paris International Agricultural ShowJanusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from the left, at the stand of the European Commission 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to FranceMarc Fesneau, French Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, on the left, and Janusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from the right. 
Press conference by Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, on the availability and affordability of fertilisers in the EU and globallyJanusz Wojciechowski at the podium 
Participation of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to the launch of EU Organic Day Janusz Wojciechowski holding a flag with the organic logo 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to RomaniaJanusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from the left, visits of Rasova Winery (EU funded project) 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to BrazilJanusz Wojciechowski, at the podium, during the Global Agribusiness Forum 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to VietnamJanusz Wojciechowski, on the left, and Giorgio Aliberti, discussing during the dinner 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to VietnamHandshake between Chan Hoang Nhat Nam, Deputy Director of Agriculture Tien Giang, on the left, and Janusz Wojciechowski 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to JapanJanusz Wojciechowski, 2nd from the right, during his visit to the Akebono Daizu GI soy bean farm 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to JapanToru Nakaya, President of the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Japan (Ja-Zenchu), on the right, and Janusz Wojciechowski 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to IndiaJanusz Wojciechowski, on the right, interacts with a farmer during his visit to a farm in Gurugram 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to IndiaJanusz Wojciechowski visits a farm in Gurugram on the outskirts of New Delhi 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to ChinaHandshake between Yu Jianhua, on the right and Janusz Wojciechowski 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to ChinaTang Renjian, on the right and Janusz Wojciechowski 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to KazakhstanJanusz Wojciechowski, on the right, visits the Rodina farm 
Visit of Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner, to KazakhstanJanusz Wojciechowski, on the right, visits the Rodina farm 
Participation of the Members of the College in the plenary session of the European ParliamentJanusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture, at the podium, making a statement about Ukrainian grain exports.