EC approves Fertiliser Action Plan to boost European production and support farmers

The initiative seeks to reduce external dependence, ensure access to affordable fertilisers and accelerate the transition to biological, circular and low-carbon solutions.

The European Commission has adopted the new Fertiliser Action Plan, an initiative aimed at supporting European farmers in the face of rising costs and supply volatility, strengthening EU production and reducing Europe’s dependence on fertiliser imports. The plan aims to contribute directly to ensuring food security and strengthening the strategic autonomy of the European Union, while maintaining ambitious climate and environmental targets. Recent supply disruptions and high price volatility have increased pressure on the European agricultural sector, highlighting the continent’s vulnerability to external shocks. Building on the Fertiliser Communication adopted in 2022, the new strategy combines immediate support measures with structural actions aimed at strengthening the resilience of the European fertiliser system. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “With this Action Plan, we are investing in a stronger European fertiliser industry, supporting European farmers and accelerating innovation in sustainable and home-grown solutions.”

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