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The 2026 edition focuses on the theme of ‘Gender equality’, highlighting projects that empower women to actively shape the future of farming and rural areas. These projects support women’s leadership, foster entrepreneurship, promote equal opportunities, and contribute to more inclusive rural communities. This year’s competition will continue to showcase the impact of CAP-funded projects in strengthening food security, enhancing environmental resilience, and supporting the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.

Member States endorsed the Commission's proposal to mobilise €21.5 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Bulgaria (BG), Estonia (EE) and Hungary (HU) affected by adverse weather events during the 2025 growing season. They will respectively receive €7,4 million (BG), €3,3 million (EE) and €10,8 million (HU) of exceptional support, which can be complemented by up to 200% of national funds.

Climate-resilient agriculture can help maintain productivity and stabilise farm incomes—while safeguarding food security and the ecosystem in Europe. Strategic investment and stronger governance are needed to support farms’ transition, shows an EEA briefing published today.

MEPs adopted new rules introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).

The preliminary agreement, reached by Parliament and Council negotiators on 10 November 2025, was adopted by 629 votes to 17 and with 16 abstentions.

From 1 December 2025, Europe's glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for food and drink, will cover non-agricultural products, completing the Single Market for GIs.

The European Commission has presented a ‘Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture', setting out a clear roadmap to support young farmers and attract more people to farming. The strategy aims to double the share of young farmers in the EU by 2040, with a goal of young and new farmers constituting about 24% of European farmers.

Тhe European Commission is proposing a range of measures  to ensure Europe's wine sector remains competitive, resilient, and a vital economic force in the decades to come.

The sector is facing several challenges like shifting consumer trends, climate change and market uncertainties.

Thirty four practices have been assessed for their environmental and climate impacts after screening 14,000 scientific papers. 

Today, the Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators.