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Farm to Fork Strategy

The 'Farm to Fork' Strategy is a policy framework that sets out policy objectives and initiatives to make the European Union's food system more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The strategy includes both regulatory and non-regulatory initiatives, with the Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies being the main instruments to support a just transition. By 2030, 25% of agriculture should be organic and ecological.
The Biodiversity Strategy and the 'Farm to Fork' Strategy complement each other.

Objectives:

Improving animal welfare Security of supply




These are the most important policy measures under the ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy
Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming
In essence, the aim is to increase the proportion of organic farming in the EU to 25% of agricultural land by 2030. The EU member states are required to draw up national plans for organic farming.
Food Safety Plan
The proposed measures are designed to help the EU tackle challenges such as extreme weather events, plant and animal health issues and shortages of key inputs such as fertilisers, energy and labour.
International Standards for Food Safety
In February 2022, the Council adopted conclusions on food safety standards in international trade. In these conclusions, it calls for greater inclusion of sustainability aspects in the work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The international body, which was established in 1963 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), serves as a forum for negotiations on international food standards, guidelines and codes of conduct.
Climate-efficient Agriculture
Agriculture and forestry can play a key role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. In April 2022, the Council adopted conclusions on climate-smart agriculture, building on the Commission's Communication on sustainable carbon cycles presented in December 2021, with the aim of promoting agricultural practices that contribute to the capture of carbon from the atmosphere and its sustainable sequestration in soils or biomass.
Labelling of Organic Pet Food
A new EU regulation lays down common rules for the labelling of organic pet food.
New Marketing Standards for Honey, Jams and Other Products
This update affects some of the so-called breakfast directives, which are intended to promote the transition to a healthier diet and informed choices by consumers and to ensure transparency with regard to the origin of products.



 	
The strategy pursues the following objectives in particular, emphasising food and nutritional safety as priorities:

    

        

                

                    

                        Ensuring the supply of sufficient, affordable and nutritious food
                        within the planet's carrying capacity.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        Halving the use of pesticides and fertilisers
                        and the turnover of antimicrobial agents.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        
                        Increase the area used for organic farming.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        Promoting more sustainable food consumption behaviour
                        and a healthier diet.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        
                        Reducing food loss and waste.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        Combating food fraud
                        along the supply chain.
                    

                

            

                

                    

                        
                        Improving animal welfare.
                    

                

            

    








Further information:

[EUR-Lex] EU Farm to Fork Strategy
Farm to Fork - Consilium (europa.eu)
The Farm to Fork Strategy | Fact Sheets on the European Union | European Parliament (europa.eu)