On Wednesday 19 February, the European Commission is due to adopt its communication on the ‘vision for agriculture and food’. It is a “roadmap for 2040 and beyond”, providing, according to a provisional version (10 February) of this 24-page text obtained by Agence Europe, for an attractive, competitive and fair agri-food system.
With regard to public support, the text, which is likely to be amended before it is adopted by the College, provides for fairer and better-targeted public...