{"id":1092610,"date":"2026-07-16T10:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1092610\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:19:16","slug":"euroseeds-urges-agri-food-role-in-eu-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1092610\/","title":{"rendered":"Euroseeds Urges Agri-Food Role in EU Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coalition of 40 organisations says agriculture and food must remain a strategic priority in the EU\u2019s 2028\u20132034 investment framework.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Euroseeds has joined 39 organisations from across Europe\u2019s agri-food chain in calling on EU policymakers to ensure agriculture, food and the wider sector remain central to the future European Competitiveness Fund for 2028\u20132034.<\/p>\n

The joint statement argues that agriculture and food are strategic to Europe\u2019s economy, security and resilience. The agri-food value chain generates more than \u20ac1 trillion in gross value added for the EU economy while supplying citizens with safe and nutritious food, feed, fuel and fibre.<\/p>\n

Agri-Food Supports EU Strategic Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n

The coalition says the agri-food chain can contribute directly to several EU priorities, including the clean transition, digital transformation, biotechnology, competitiveness, security and development of the bioeconomy.<\/p>\n

However, the sector also faces substantial investment needs in infrastructure, innovation, services and skills development. The organisations are therefore calling for agriculture and food to be fully recognized within the EU\u2019s competitiveness agenda and given appropriate access to future investment opportunities, according to a Euroseeds\u00a0press release.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sector Seen as Driver of Growth and Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n

The statement stresses that agriculture and food should not be viewed only as beneficiaries of competitiveness policies. Instead, the sectors should be recognized as important contributors to economic growth, strategic autonomy and long-term resilience.<\/p>\n

With geopolitical uncertainty continuing to increase, the coalition says a strong and innovative agri-food sector will be critical to protecting Europe\u2019s food security and supporting its broader economic goals.<\/p>\n

Coalition Calls for Parliamentary Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside organisations representing farmers, cooperatives, breeders, agricultural input suppliers, processors, traders and food manufacturers, Euroseeds is calling on the European Parliament to support an approach that reflects the strategic role of agriculture and the agri-food chain in Europe\u2019s future competitiveness agenda.<\/p>\n

\u201cA competitive, resilient and food-secure Europe depends on a strong agricultural sector, and modern agriculture depends on sustained investment in research and innovation, with plant breeding serving as a key driver of agricultural progress,\u201d Euroseeds Manager Research Policy and Project Coordination, Yasmine Ambrogio, said. \u201cWe therefore call on the European Parliament to support the proposed amendments and restore a clear and dedicated focus on agriculture and the bioeconomy within the European Competitiveness Fund, rather than subsuming these strategic sectors under a broad \u2018Sustainable Prosperity\u2019 window.\u201d<\/p>\n

Investment Linked to Europe\u2019s Future Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the EU develops its next long-term budget and competitiveness strategy, the coalition says investment in agriculture and food must be recognized as an investment in Europe\u2019s security, resilience, economic growth and future prosperity.<\/p>\n

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