European Commission launches technical workshops gathering input for new CAP

While the new CAP’s first year of implementation is finishing, the European Commission is intensively working to prepare the CAP post-2027. The next months will be crucial determining the CAP’s future. As IFOAM Organics Europe, we have already had informal meetings to discuss the next steps for the new CAP, but official discussions are also starting.  

To involve different stakeholders on the technical topics currently discussed, the Commission launched a series of technical workshops. The first workshop took place on 11 December and focus on resilience. The next workshop will take place on 26 January and focus on food security. 

The Commission also specifically requested the presence of IFOAM Organics Europe’s farmer representatives. Specifically, but not limited to gather input for a breakout group on “Transformability: capacity to significantly change the business model in response to either severe shocks or enduring stress that make business as usual impossible.” 

It is crucial for the organic movement to be involved at the earliest stage of the discussions on the next CAP. With 31% of the EU’s budget allocated to the CAP, this policy is key in shaping the agri-food system and potential promoting of organic farming. Should organic not be visible enough in the current discussion we risk that it will be forgotten in the next reform.  

Within IFOAM Organics Europe, we have started discussion the CAP with our Interest Group of Organic Farmers. Together with you, we will make sure to make organic farmers’ voice heard at EU level. We count on your collaboration to make the voices of organic farmers heard! 

About IGOF

IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group of Organic Farmers (IGOF) is one of IFOAM Organics Europe’s four interest groups. Our interest groups provide direct input from the different sectors in IFOAM Organics Europe’s organisation. They formulate policies and positions relevant to their sector. 

IFOAM Organics Europe’s members can access a list of its current members and the terms of reference on the member extranet.  

Are you an IFOAM Organics Europe member who is:  

• An organic farmer interested to become part of the IGOF? Contact [email protected];  
• Having issues accessing the member extranet? Contact [email protected].  

Are you interested in becoming part of the IGOF? You have to be a member of IFOAM Organics Europe to do so. Contact [email protected] for details.