New burdens for farmers threaten food production

“European farmers and the whole agri-food sector have shown exceptional resilience during the hardships of the pandemic and the Russian war in Ukraine. Now, we must secure the future of our food production”, said Marlene Mortler MEP, author of the European Parliament’s Report on Food Security set for plenary vote on Wednesday.

"The EPP Group stands firmly on the side of farmers and we ask the Commission to do the same instead of creating additional new burdens for them. We can ensure food security only if our farmers have a strong, viable position in the food chain and they can invest and innovate for the future”, Mortler said.

“The rising costs of farm inputs add to already high production costs and endanger farmers’ revenues”, Mortler underlined.

“The Parliament proposes several measures to strengthen the position of primary producers in the food chain. That includes support for young and female farmers and encouraging investments and innovations to create a positive prospect for European farmers and their future generations to ensure food security.”

“The Commission should also proceed without hesitation with its proposals on new breeding techniques”, Mortler added.