EU Commission Agriculture

EC Allocates €21.5M Emergency Aid to Farmers in Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary

The European Commission approved €21.5 million from the agricultural reserve for farmers in Bulgaria (€7.4M), Estonia (€3.3M), and Hungary (€10.8M) affected by adverse weather in 2025. Member States must distribute aid by 30 September 2026 and notify the Commission of implementation details including criteria, payment forecasts, and actions to avoid competition distortion.

World Bank Study on Agricultural Risk Management Provides Analysis and Recommendations for the EU

The European Commission published a World Bank study examining the use, effectiveness, and areas for improvement of agricultural Risk Management Tools (RMTs) across EU Member States. The study highlights national challenges and opportunities, analyses current policy developments, and makes recommendations to the EU and Member States, including guidance aligned with the Vision for Agriculture and Food. The Commission is committed to enhancing agricultural risk management strategies across all Member States to ensure crisis management supports rather than discourages resilient farming practices.

EU Agri-Food Trade Posts EUR 3.2 Billion Surplus in January 2026

The EU agri-food sector generated a trade surplus of EUR 3.2 billion in January 2026, 4% higher than January 2025, despite lower monthly trade flows. Exports stood at EUR 17.5 billion (down 9% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year), while imports were EUR 14.4 billion (down 7% month-on-month and 11% year-on-year).