Launched Building on the report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, and in consultation with the European Board for Agriculture and Food  (EBAF), the Vision aims to secure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the EU’s farming and food sector. Based on the latest Eurobarometer results, most EU citizens agree that securing a stable food supply in the EU at all times is essential. 

The Vision is composed of several priority areas with simplification of EU rules, research, innovation and digitalisation as cross-cutting drivers:

• Build an attractive agri-food sector

The Vision calls for devising the right conditions to encouraging future generations to produce food by promoting fair income, public support and transparency in the food chain.  

Europe’s farmers are vital for ensuring food security and providing healthy, quality food to citizens. However, the entire agri-food sector and rural areas are facing multiple challenges.

• Foster a competitive and resilient sector

The agri-food chain is under pressure from the impact of climate change to global competition and higher energy prices. Food security and sovereignty remain a priority in Europe. 

• Provide the conditions for a future-proof sector

Europe’s agricultural sector plays an important role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The Vision for agriculture and food highlights the need to meet the 2040 climate targets. 

• Focus on food, fair living and working condition in rural areas

The Vision for agriculture and food aims to reconnect people with the food they eat, and the territories and support rural areas by maintaining EU cultural heritage. 

Related legislation:

Communication COM/2025/75 A Vision for Agriculture and Food Shaping together an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations