EU policies are failing to ensure sustainable water use by farmers, according to a report by the EU Court of Auditors published on Tuesday 28 September.
The impact of agriculture on water resources is undeniable. However, too many derogations from EU water policy are granted to farmers and run counter to efforts to ensure sustainable water use, say the auditors. Furthermore, the measures taken within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) too often encourage more consumption...