Rules and information on the production, sale and trade of plant products in the EU.
The EU legislates to regulate the production, export and import of various animal products in European countries.
Farm advisory services are crucial in supporting farmers, foresters and rural communities to adapt to the evolving agricultural landscape and transition towards more competitive, sustainable and resilient practices.
Policy, rules, organic certifications, support and criteria for organic farming.
An overview of quality schemes, labels and registers for EU agricultural products.
Quality certifications for agricultural and other food products, registers, protection and control.
Vision for Agriculture and Food
Recognising the essential role of farmers in our lives, the Vision seeks to boost the agri-food sector’s competitiveness and attractiveness.
It outlines the enabling conditions to ensure the sector thrives, innovates, and continues benefiting society today, tomorrow and in 2040.
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Information on certification and conversion for aspiring organic farmers.
The organic logo gives a coherent visual identity to organic products produced in the EU.
The EU protects the names of specific products to promote their unique characteristics, which separate them from others.
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Research and innovation creates new knowledge and technologies for agriculture and forestry.
Trends and forecasts in EU agri-food markets.
Market observatories were established to cope better with market volatility and read market signals.
Young farmers
Only 11% of farm holdings in the EU are run by people under the age of 40, and persuading young people to get into farming is a challenge.
Faced with an ageing farming population, the EU is stepping up its efforts to encourage young people into farming.
