Ecosystems and soils at risk
Current agricultural practices are causing massive and, in some cases, irreparable damage.
40% of the EU’s land area
Biodiversity and food Safeguard Around 40% of the EU’s land area is used for agriculture. “In 2020, agricultural holdings managed slightly less than half (46.4%) of the EU’s total land…
2. Environmental tariffs on imports
Biodiversity and food Safeguard 2. Environmental tariffs on imports For fair competition between farmers inside and outside the EU, importers must either demonstrate compliance with equivalent environmental standards or pay…
3. EU-Wide Animal Welfare Laws
Biodiversity and food Safeguard 3. EU-Wide Animal Welfare Laws Animal welfare laws in accordance with the requirements of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) must be complied with! All…
4. Social Compensation
Biodiversity and food Safeguard 4. Social Compensation Food must be affordable for everyone. Therefore, instruments for social compensation are necessary. The revenue for this could be generated from levies on…
Topic: “Real Policy Instead of an Eco-Niche”
What does "biodiversity-compatible" agriculture look like? We are further developing the concept and addressing individual aspects.
Topic: “Next Generation”
In German agriculture, 100,000 generational transitions are expected over the next 15 years— and the same applies in other EU countries.
Topic: “Cutting red tape”
Who pays the bill? An agricultural policy damage assessment – and new research findings