Rural areas are essential for Europe's identity and well-being. However, rural communities across the EU are facing a number of challenges, including: depopulation and ageing; deterioration of public services such as education, health or transport; declining incomes from primary industries; and...

While remaining competitive, farmers should work in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, and maintain our soils and biodiversity. Business uncertainties and the environmental impact of farming justify the significant role that the public sector plays for our farmers. Launched in...

While remaining competitive, farmers should work in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, and maintain our soils and biodiversity. Business uncertainties and the environmental impact of farming justify the significant role that the public sector plays for our farmers. Launched in...

While remaining competitive, farmers should work in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, and maintain our soils and biodiversity. Business uncertainties and the environmental impact of farming justify the significant role that the public sector plays for our farmers. Launched in...

While remaining competitive, farmers should work in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, and maintain our soils and biodiversity. Business uncertainties and the environmental impact of farming justify the significant role that the public sector plays for our farmers. Launched in...

The European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) recognises the need to strengthen farmers' bargaining power through collective action, which can improve market efficiency. This can be accomplished by encouraging greater farmer cooperation and facilitating economies of scale to increase...