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><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2024-09/eu-agri-food-days-2024_1920x480px_0.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=6hQFphq2" media="(max-width: 480px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_4_1_banner/public/2024-09/eu-agri-food-days-2024_1920x480px_0.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=fUMip0zZ" media="(max-width: 768px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_large_4_1_banner/public/2024-09/eu-agri-food-days-2024_1920x480px_0.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=JusGvNAX" media="(max-width: 996px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_extra_large_4_1_banner/public/2024-09/eu-agri-food-days-2024_1920x480px_0.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=N_ROxwWr" media="(max-width: 1140px)" ><source 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href="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/eu-agri-food-days_en?pk_source=website&pk_medium=banner&pk_campaign=EUAgriFoodDays24&pk_content=Registration_and_programme" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="EU Agri-Food Days in Brussels" data-slide-number="1" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Registration and programme</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-icon--primary ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="ecl-carousel__slide" role="tabpanel" aria-label="slide 2 of 4" aria-roledescription="slide" ><section class="ecl-banner ecl-banner--text-overlay ecl-banner--m ecl-banner--font-m ecl-banner--box-bg-light ecl-banner--color-dark ecl-banner--h-left ecl-banner--v-center" data-ecl-banner data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" ><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=zcsFhdTi" media="(max-width: 480px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_4_1_banner/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=Rc69mIGk" media="(max-width: 768px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_large_4_1_banner/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=fSaEjvWJ" media="(max-width: 996px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_extra_large_4_1_banner/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=0AQM5TY6" media="(max-width: 1140px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=4ayctEFa" media="(min-width: 1140px)" ><img class="ecl-banner__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2024-04/banner-simplification-online-survey_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=6a0bb52f&itok=4ayctEFa" alt="" ></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">EU actions to address farmers’ concerns</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">The European Commission has listened closely to the concerns expressed by farmers and EU countries.</span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/eu-actions-address-farmers-concerns_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="EU actions to address farmers’ concerns" data-slide-number="2" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Support for EU farmers</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-icon--primary ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="ecl-carousel__slide" role="tabpanel" aria-label="slide 3 of 4" aria-roledescription="slide" ><section class="ecl-banner ecl-banner--text-overlay ecl-banner--m ecl-banner--font-m ecl-banner--box-bg-light ecl-banner--color-dark ecl-banner--h-left ecl-banner--v-center" data-ecl-banner data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" ><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture 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srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2024-09/achievements_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=2LM2IKku" media="(min-width: 1140px)" ><img class="ecl-banner__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2024-09/achievements_1920x480px.jpg.webp?h=33b05ede&itok=2LM2IKku" alt="" ></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">EU agriculture 5 years on</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">From 2019 to 2024, the EU's agricultural policies supported farmers, promoted sustainability, and improved rural livelihoods. </span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/highlights-2019-24_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="EU agriculture 5 years on" data-slide-number="3" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Highlights from the 2019-24 mandate </span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-icon--primary ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="ecl-carousel__slide" role="tabpanel" aria-label="slide 4 of 4" aria-roledescription="slide" ><section class="ecl-banner ecl-banner--text-overlay ecl-banner--m ecl-banner--font-m ecl-banner--box-bg-light ecl-banner--color-dark ecl-banner--h-left ecl-banner--v-center" data-ecl-banner data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" ><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=MU_D1_H6" media="(max-width: 480px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=TJTRS1ns" media="(max-width: 768px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=ICFFzerZ" media="(max-width: 996px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_extra_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=r6uQq1cP" media="(max-width: 1140px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=tLrTnH85" media="(min-width: 1140px)" ><img class="ecl-banner__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/homepage-deutschmand-landscape.jpg.webp?itok=tLrTnH85" alt="" ></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">Agriculture and rural development</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">Supporting EU farmers, food security, the environment and rural areas</span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="Agriculture and rural development" data-slide-number="4" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Learn more</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-icon--primary ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></section> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3208"></a> <div id="block-latestnewsonlydisplayonhomepage" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Latest news</h2> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-11/news-monitoring-climate-change-mitigation-potential-csp-600x400px.jpg?h=6377f7ce&itok=hMIIjGmP" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-11-22T12:00:00Z">22 November 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/estimating-climate-change-mitigation-potential-cap-strategic-plans-2024-11-22_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Estimating the climate change mitigation potential of CAP Strategic Plans</a></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">4 min read</span></li></ul></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-11/news-eu-funded-campaigns-2024.png?h=6469d02d&itok=fXOzUisy" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-11-18T12:00:00Z">18 November 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="https://rea.ec.europa.eu/news/75-eu-funded-campaigns-highlight-best-eus-agricultural-products-2024-11-18_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >75 EU-funded campaigns to highlight the best of EU’s agricultural products</a></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-11/olive-oil-observatory_600x400_0.jpg?h=252f27fa&itok=gteGzIsh" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-11-11T12:00:00Z">11 November 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/european-commission-launches-market-observatory-olive-oil-and-table-olives-sector-2024-11-11_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >European Commission launches market observatory for olive oil and table olives sector</a></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use 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class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=RcrjqzmX" media="(max-width: 480px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=ykvauJhZ" media="(max-width: 768px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=9Nm4rHnV" media="(max-width: 996px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_extra_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=mOErhG-q" media="(max-width: 1140px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=z3R8ypI5" media="(min-width: 1140px)" ><img class="ecl-banner__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/cap-banner_1108x277.jpg.webp?itok=z3R8ypI5" alt="" ></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">Common agricultural policy (CAP)</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">The CAP is a partnership between agriculture and society, and between Europe and its farmers. </span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="Common agricultural policy (CAP)" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Learn more about the CAP</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3375"></a> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/cap-my-country_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >CAP in my country</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Information on the delivery of the agricultural policy in each EU country with the CAP Strategic Plans and the EU’s CAP network.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/income-support/young-farmers_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Young farmers</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Faced with an ageing farming population, the EU is stepping up its efforts to encourage young people to take up farming.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Rural development</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>The CAP supports the vibrancy and economic viability of rural areas through funding and actions that support rural development.</p></div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3376"></a> <nav aria-labelledby="nav-label" class="ecl-contextual-navigation" data-ecl-contextual-navigation ><div id="nav-label" class="ecl-contextual-navigation__label">Related topics</div><ul class="ecl-contextual-navigation__list" data-ecl-contextual-navigation-list ><li class="ecl-contextual-navigation__item ecl-u-mb-s"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/market-measures_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-contextual-navigation__link" >Market measures</a></li><li class="ecl-contextual-navigation__item ecl-u-mb-s"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/income-support_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-contextual-navigation__link" >Income support</a></li><li class="ecl-contextual-navigation__item ecl-u-mb-s"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/agri-food-supply-chain_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-contextual-navigation__link" >Agri-food supply chain</a></li><li class="ecl-contextual-navigation__item ecl-u-mb-s"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/financing-cap_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-contextual-navigation__link" >Financing the CAP</a></li><li class="ecl-contextual-navigation__item ecl-u-mb-s"><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/cap-glance_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-contextual-navigation__link" >CAP at a glance</a></li></ul></nav> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3377"></a> <div id="block-00homepagelevel1pages" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-07/homepage-sustainability_teaser_486x324.jpg?itok=AlRqjQ8e" alt="a person holding a box of vegetables" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/sustainability_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Sustainable agriculture</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">The EU is combining social, environmental and economic approaches to create a more sustainable system of agriculture.</div><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-07/homepage-farming_teaser_486x324.jpg?itok=CBnuDWMB" alt="a person walking in a field with goats" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/farming_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Farming</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">Information on organic farming, geographical indications and quality schemes, animal and plant products, and more.</div><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-07/longtermvision_ruralareas_555x325.jpg?itok=SaIg8mJo" alt="a collage of people doing various activities in rural areas" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/new-push-european-democracy/long-term-vision-rural-areas_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">The LTVRA sets out areas of action to make the EU’s rural areas stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous.</div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-07/homepage-international_teaser_486x324.jpg?itok=oQXqgAWE" alt="a symbol of the World and seven pairs of hands each holding a plant with soil" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/international_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >International</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">The EU works with partners around the world to facilitate agricultural trade and protect global food security.</div><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3378"></a> <div> <section class="ecl-banner ecl-banner--m ecl-banner--font-m ecl-banner--box-bg-dark ecl-banner--color-light ecl-banner--h-left ecl-banner--v-center" data-ecl-banner data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" ><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=5K3exM5S" media="(max-width: 480px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=NzVNFYRv" media="(max-width: 768px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=YrapgBBN" media="(max-width: 996px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_extra_large_4_1_banner/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=UaqS4gu9" media="(max-width: 1140px)" ><source srcset="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=aluY3nMC" media="(min-width: 1140px)" ><img class="ecl-banner__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2022-06/agri-food-data-portal_banner.jpg.webp?itok=aluY3nMC" alt="" ></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">Agri-food data portal</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">In-depth information on agricultural markets, economics and trade at national and EU level, as well as data relating to the CAP.</span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="https://agridata.ec.europa.eu/extensions/DataPortal/home.html" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="Agri-food data portal" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Explore now</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3385"></a> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__title ecl-col-12"><h2 class='ecl-u-type-heading-2'>Key figures</h2></div></div><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="https://agridata.ec.europa.eu/extensions/DataPortal/food-supply-security.html" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Food supply and security dashboard</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Indicators and datasets to monitor and assess food supply and security in the EU.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/overviews/market-observatories_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Market observatories</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Market observatories were established to cope better with market volatility and to read market signals.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/outlook_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Market outlook</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Short and medium-term market outlooks for agricultural commodities and food.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/price-data_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Price data</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Summaries of price data for agricultural products and consumer foods at both EU and global level.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/production-data_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Production data</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Data on the production and yields of various agricultural commodities and products in the EU.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/trade-data_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Trade data</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Information on the EU’s agri-food trading relationships with partners around the world.</p></div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3391"></a> <div id="block-00homepagefeaturedtopics" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Featured topics</h2> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/news-strategic-dialogue_600x400px.jpg?h=252f27fa&itok=Wkd7xRvV" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/main-initiatives-strategic-dialogue-future-eu-agriculture_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">Main initiatives on the new forum launched in January 2024 aiming to shape a shared vision for EU farming.</div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-10/sto_autumn_2024_featured-item-image_600x400px.jpg?h=252f27fa&itok=TOmFB3dU" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/data-and-analysis/markets/outlook/short-term_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Short-term outlook</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">The autumn 2024 edition of the short-term outlook report presents the latest trends and prospects for the agri-food markets.</div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-10/top_banner_podcast_555x325px_0.jpg?h=c95a4428&itok=msiNiJM7" alt="a collage of people, animals and fruit" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/farming/food-europe-podcast_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >The Food for Europe podcast</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">European podcast series featuring interviews with key players in EU agricultural policy on how to make food systems fairer, healthier and greener.</div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3394"></a> <ul class="ecl-list-illustration" ><li class="ecl-list-illustration__item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-list-illustration__picture" ><img class="ecl-list-illustration__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2022-07/tenders-agri-721x480.jpg?itok=9r7oDYw3" alt="a wheat field with a euro symbol and the EU stars in the background" ></picture><div class="ecl-list-illustration__detail"><div class="ecl-list-illustration__title-container"><div class="ecl-list-illustration__title">Funding and tenders</div></div><div class="ecl-list-illustration__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Funding opportunities and tendering processes for EU projects and initiatives.</p><p><a href="/funding-and-tenders_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--primary">Learn more</a></p></div></div></div></li><li class="ecl-list-illustration__item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-list-illustration__picture" ><img class="ecl-list-illustration__image" src="https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2022-07/homepage-consultation_600.jpg?itok=jE9Qf1HC" alt="two men walking in a ploughed field one is holding a tablet device" ></picture><div class="ecl-list-illustration__detail"><div class="ecl-list-illustration__title-container"><div class="ecl-list-illustration__title">Consultations</div></div><div class="ecl-list-illustration__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Consultations for EU initiatives in agriculture and rural development.  </p><p><a href="/consultations-eu-initiatives-agriculture-and-rural-development_en?prefLang=ga" class="ecl-link ecl-link--primary">Have your say</a></p></div></div></div></li></ul> </div> <div class="ewcms-page-section ecl-u-mb-2xl ecl-u-bg-neutral-40"> <div class="ecl-container ecl-u-pv-m"> <a id="paragraph_3209"></a> <div id="block-agrisocialmediafollow"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_3146"></a> <div class="ecl-social-media-follow ecl-social-media-follow--horizontal ecl-social-media-follow--left"><p class="ecl-social-media-follow__description">Keep up to date and get involved</p><ul class="ecl-social-media-follow__list"><li class="ecl-social-media-follow__item"><a href="https://twitter.com/EUAgri" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--no-visited ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-link__icon ecl-social-media-follow__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><use href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons-social-media/sprites/icons-social-media.svg#twitter"></use></svg><span class="ecl-link__label">X/Twitter</span></a></li><li class="ecl-social-media-follow__item"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EUAgri/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--no-visited ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-link__icon ecl-social-media-follow__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><use href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons-social-media/sprites/icons-social-media.svg#facebook"></use></svg><span class="ecl-link__label">Facebook</span></a></li><li class="ecl-social-media-follow__item"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/euagrifood/?hl=en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--no-visited ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-link__icon ecl-social-media-follow__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><use href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons-social-media/sprites/icons-social-media.svg#instagram"></use></svg><span class="ecl-link__label">Instagram</span></a></li><li class="ecl-social-media-follow__item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Euagri" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--no-visited ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link"><svg class="ecl-icon 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