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Farming That Feeds People, Not Profits

Farming That Feeds People, Not Profits

To the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union

Petition

We call on the EU to reform CAP and create an agricultural policy that:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 consumers—not agribusiness profits.

Why is this important?

EU bureaucrats are painting a pretty picture of Europe’s farming future. [1] But behind the polished words lies a grim truth: Small farms are vanishing. Animals are crammed into industrial mega-farms. And the planet is paying the price. 

Every year, billions in EU subsidies—our public money—flow into the pockets of agribusiness giants. [2] These mega-corporations like Bayer-Monsanto rake in profits and take over our food system, while real farmers are being driven off the land. In just 15 years, Europe lost 5 million farms. [3]

And now? The EU’s new plan is just more of the same: greenwashed promises that ignore climate, biodiversity, and the basic right of farmers to make a decent living.

But we’re going to fight back. And we need you with us.

We’re launching a massive people-powered campaign—together with small farmers across Europe—to demand real reform of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). We want fair prices that let farmers cover costs and thrive and affordable, healthy food for all—not food that costs the earth.

Join the movement for a food and farming policy that works for people and the planet—not profit.

References:

[1] https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/overview-vision-agriculture-food/vision-agriculture-and-food_en

[2] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/03/revealed-billionaires-ultimate-beneficiaries-linked-to-eu-farming-subsidies

[3] https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/-/ddn-20230403-2