The CAP is a partnership between society and agriculture that ensures a stable supply of food, safeguards farmers’ income, protects the environment and keeps rural areas vibrant.
Overview of the aims, history and current rules of the CAP, and how it supports EU farmers and Europe’s food security.
The EU promotes food security and sustainable farming by providing income support to farmers.
Overview of EU rules governing agricultural markets.
In order to meet the needs of farmers, foresters, and rural communities, the European Commission ensures that funding for the common agricultural policy is fair, ample, and transparent.
Governing the agri-food supply chain and how to strengthen farmers' position within it.
The CAP after 2027 has a central place within the EU’s next budget to deliver on the strategic orientations provided by the Vision for Agriculture and Food.
Rural development
The CAP supports the vibrancy and economic viability of rural areas through funding and actions that support rural development.
The CAP also contributes to the sustainable development of rural areas through three long-term objectives: fostering the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry, ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and climate action, and achieving a balanced development of rural economies and communities.
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Key information on CAP implementation, its results and its impacts.
Support for the next generation of EU farmers.
Promotion policy helps EU producers to sell their farm products more effectively.
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The CAP takes a social, environmental and economic approach to sustainability.
Data and analysis relating to agricultural markets.
Reviewing the performance of the CAP through indicators, evaluations, studies and reports.
EU countries' CAP Strategic Plans combine a wide range of targeted interventions to address their specific needs and deliver tangible results in relation to EU-level objectives, while contributing to the Green Deal.
The plans must contribute to, and be consistent with, EU legislation and commitments relating to climate and the environment.
