The European Commission is seeking farmer views as part of its public consultation on its action plan for organic farming.
Farmers who take part in the consultation will answer a number of questions on a questionnaire.
Those taking part will answer questions on whether organic animal production should benefit from specific financial support and whether or not more research on organic feed needs to be carried out.
Competitiveness
Questions will also include whether farmers agree that the price competitiveness of organic products should improve and if organic product ranges in supermarkets should be more visible.
General questions include whether or not organic farming is beneficial to biodiversity, if it reduces nitrates leakage and protects soils.
The Commission has said that it is a priority to ensure that the organic farming sector has the right tools in place, as well as a well-functioning and consensual legal framework, which is key to achieving the objective of 25% of agricultural land dedicated to organic farming by 2030.
Those who want to take part in the consultation can do so here.
Legislation
At the request of member states, the European Parliament, third countries and other stakeholders, the Commission has proposed to postpone the entry into force of the new organic legislation by one year, from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2022.
The Commission has said the rules are designed to guarantee fair competition for farmers while preventing fraud and maintaining consumer trust.
“To ensure a smooth transition between the current and future legislation and to allow the industry and member states to be fully ready to implement the new rules, the Commission has proposed to postpone by one year its entry into force.
"The postponement was originally requested by member states, the European Parliament, third countries and other stakeholders due to the complexity and importance of the secondary legislation under preparation.
“As a result of the coronavirus crisis, work on the secondary legislation has slowed down. The postponement will allow sufficient time for the necessary extensive consultations and legislative scrutiny,” the Commission has said.
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The European Commission is seeking farmer views as part of its public consultation on its action plan for organic farming.
Farmers who take part in the consultation will answer a number of questions on a questionnaire.
Those taking part will answer questions on whether organic animal production should benefit from specific financial support and whether or not more research on organic feed needs to be carried out.
Competitiveness
Questions will also include whether farmers agree that the price competitiveness of organic products should improve and if organic product ranges in supermarkets should be more visible.
General questions include whether or not organic farming is beneficial to biodiversity, if it reduces nitrates leakage and protects soils.
The Commission has said that it is a priority to ensure that the organic farming sector has the right tools in place, as well as a well-functioning and consensual legal framework, which is key to achieving the objective of 25% of agricultural land dedicated to organic farming by 2030.
Those who want to take part in the consultation can do so here.
Legislation
At the request of member states, the European Parliament, third countries and other stakeholders, the Commission has proposed to postpone the entry into force of the new organic legislation by one year, from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2022.
The Commission has said the rules are designed to guarantee fair competition for farmers while preventing fraud and maintaining consumer trust.
“To ensure a smooth transition between the current and future legislation and to allow the industry and member states to be fully ready to implement the new rules, the Commission has proposed to postpone by one year its entry into force.
"The postponement was originally requested by member states, the European Parliament, third countries and other stakeholders due to the complexity and importance of the secondary legislation under preparation.
“As a result of the coronavirus crisis, work on the secondary legislation has slowed down. The postponement will allow sufficient time for the necessary extensive consultations and legislative scrutiny,” the Commission has said.
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