Farm to Fork Strategy

Summary

The European Commission's Farm to Fork Strategy is a flagship policy document forming a core pillar of the European Green Deal, setting out a comprehensive framework to transition the EU food system towards greater sustainability. It addresses the full supply chain from agricultural production through processing, retail, and consumption, proposing legislative, regulatory, and financial instruments to achieve environmental and public health objectives. The strategy does not present primary research findings but articulates policy intentions, targets, and the rationale underpinning them, drawing on existing evidence bases.

UK applicability

Following Brexit, the UK is not subject to the Farm to Fork Strategy; however, it remains highly relevant as a comparative policy framework and may influence UK agri-food trade conditions, regulatory alignment discussions, and domestic policy development under the Agriculture Act 2020 and Food Strategy.

Key measures

Target indicators include: 50% reduction in pesticide use by 2030; 20% reduction in fertiliser use; 50% reduction in antimicrobial sales for farmed animals; 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030

Outcomes reported

The strategy sets out targets and policy measures aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the EU food system, including reductions in pesticide use, fertiliser use, and antimicrobial use, alongside targets for organic farming expansion and improved food environments.

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