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At the conference "The vision for agriculture and food," State Councillor Luis Walcher highlighted the urgent need for food security amid geopolitical tensions, advocating for a balance between ecological sustainability and economic necessity. He emphasized the importance of supporting small-scale agriculture and ensuring food sovereignty, while EU Director-General Wolfgang Burtscher called for making agriculture appealing to younger generations and fostering cooperation across the food chain. Key political measures discussed include revising the Unfair Trading Practices Directive and enhancing water resilience, aiming for a competitive agricultural sector by 2040.
The EU's special regulations for importing agricultural goods from Ukraine are set to expire in the summer, with the existing free trade agreement (DCFTA) resuming after June 5. Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen indicated potential modernization of the agreement, which would involve adjusted tariff quotas and stricter production standards, particularly regarding pesticides. The EU aims to negotiate solutions to trade tensions with the U.S. while addressing the complexities of supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing agricultural trade challenges.
Tensions are escalating among EU farmers' associations regarding the proposed Mercosur agreement, with most national representatives expressing concerns over imbalanced agricultural standards and inadequate compensation mechanisms. The upcoming negotiations in Montevideo on December 5-6 are seen as critical, with some groups planning protests against the deal.
Günther Felßner, President of the Bavarian Farmers' Association, advocates for a significant shift in Germany's agricultural policy, emphasizing the need to bolster domestic production and animal husbandry. He outlines four key pillars for future policy: food security, renewable energy supply, bioeconomy, and natural resource protection, while calling for fair trade agreements and reduced bureaucracy. Bavaria's Agriculture Minister Michaela Kaniber supports Felßner's vision, highlighting the importance of addressing farmers' concerns and fostering competitiveness within the agricultural sector.
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