Farming That Feeds People, Not Profits
To the European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of the EU
Petition
We call on the EU to reform CAP and create an agricultural policy that:
- Ensures that prices paid to farmers cover production costs, including paying decent salaries and social security contributions— so that they can afford to transition towards more sustainable practices and adapt in the face of climate and biodiversity crises.
- Redirects subsidies to farmers who produce food while taking care of nature and respecting social and labour rights, and who most need the support—public money can no longer line the pockets of corporations that are damaging the planet and people.
- Ensures healthy, sustainable food is made accessible for all—allowing people to truly choose the food they eat and grow, without hidden costs to health, well-being and the planet.
Sign now to demand real action—not greenwashing! Public money should serve farmers and and consumers—not agribusiness profits.
Why is this important?
Most of us picture peaceful green fields and happy cows when we think of farming. But the reality? Small farms are disappearing. Animals are crammed into industrial mega-farms. And the planet is paying the price.
Every year, billions in EU subsidies—our public money—go to agribusiness giants. [1] While the likes of Bayer-Monsanto rake in profits, we struggle with rising food prices and small farmers don't earn enough to survive. In just 15 years, Europe lost 5 million farms. [2]
But the EU has a new plan… more of the same! Greenwashed promises that ignore climate crises and farmers’ right to a decent living. Why? Because it’s easier to keep listening to agribusiness giants than to fight for real change.
However, by uniting to demand real change in agricultural policy, we can rebalance the chain. Together, by putting fair prices at the centre of agricultural policy, we can make a real difference for farmers and people across Europe. This is our moment.
That’s why, together with small farmers across Europe, we're launching a massive people-powered campaign - one that will be too big to ignore. We want fair prices that let farmers thrive and affordable, healthy food for all—not food that costs the earth.
References:
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/03/revealed-billionaires-ultimate-beneficiaries-linked-to-eu-farming-subsidies
[2] https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/-/ddn-20230403-2
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