The EU wants to simplify agriculture to make this sector more attractive and competitive

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After the presentation, explaining the initiative is the turning point of the European Agriculture Commissioner. On Wednesday, Christoff Hanson presented his simplicity plans to the department. The goal is to reduce the administrative fees for farmers, but for member states.

At a meeting organized by Euronevs, Luxembourg presented more details following his reports. For Christoff Hanson, This strategy must serve all partners.

“The perception of the administrative burden on agricultural studies is not only PAC (common agricultural policy), but also environmental law, health law and, Often, national or regional law, I think everyone should contribute to reduce this bureaucracy, ”the commissioner explained.

This simplicity package should allow farmers to save 1.58 billion euros per year And 210 million for national authorities. The collection of activities, in particular, aims for small agricultural studies and biological production, which plays an important role in rural economic activities.

This program proposes exemptions for environmental rules, also called conditions. Christoff Hansen recalled that this collection did not want to reform this field, But change some rules. In this sense, the example of the lawns.

The commissioner explains, “At present, if the meadows are remaining for more than five years, they will become permanent lawns. This is a reduction in the value of this agricultural land because it can no longer be used as a result.

“For me, it is very valuable that the herb is seven years older than five. So this is the environmental improvement. What changes are applicable (rules) “, Adds.

Flexibility and financial support

The Commission also wants to get financial assistance to small farmers to make their studies more competitive. The social administrator is thus considering Simple offer up to 50,000 euros.

Ccommesser wants to create industrial digital digital. Christoff Hanson notes, for example, a Digital wallet to facilitate restrictions.

“I, as a farmer, have my digital wallet. If the Water Management Authority wants to know something about my land, it can seek that wallet.”

Christoff Hanson reiterates his desire to make the profession more attractive and help experts.

“It is very important for our farmers to reduce stress because it depends at present. They have to deal with the restrictions of five, six, seven per year. Causing great stress to our farmers“Emphasizes the commissioner.

“That is why we want to reduce these restrictions, and the member states must act. We want to reduce the number of restrictions to one year,” he continued.

Environmental NGOs consider this Simplicity threatens environmental purposes In the Agriculture Department. The commissioner rejects this criticism.

Christoff Hans and did not forget the agricultural rebellion in 2024 Many demonstrations across Europe. Therefore, it seeks to respond to the concerns of experts who condemn the most restricted European law.

However, this is The simplification program is the first step. The Commission wants to provide new measures late this year.