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Agricultural Policy in a Changing World | Spring 2024 Newsletter

Agriculture Policy in a Changing World | Spring 2024

On March 7, the For Sustainable Food Forum convened with over 70 in attendance, serving as a pivotal platform for discussing sustainable practices within the European livestock sector.

The forum aimed to tackle environmental impacts while addressing the growing societal demand for safe, nutritious, and affordable meat and dairy products.

Recognising the urgency for change in both the industry and broader society, PATHWAYS presented innovative strategies throughout the day to pave the way for a sustainable future in European agriculture. Participants highlighted comprehensive recommendations such as Performance-Based Payments (PBP) within the Collective Agricultural Policy (CAP), an emission reduction mechanism, and the diversification of protein sources to align with climate goals and nutritional needs.

The event was a resounding success thanks to all attendees, both in-person and online! 

For further details and highlights, visit our website, and check out the photo album here.

Project Updates

Towards Climate Smart Livestock Systems


In recognising the multifaceted role of livestock systems in Africa, efforts must prioritise livelihoods, adopt a systems approach, and address climate change impacts, while considering disparities in distribution and proposing sustainable solution for both industrial and agrarian food systems. Read more here.

Sustainable livestock systems: What does this mean?


Sustainability within the European livestock sector presents a multifaceted challenge, requiring tailored solutions, innovative practices at the farm level, and meaningful engagement of young farmers to steer the course of agricultural evolution. Read more here.

Trade-Offs for the Future of Livestock Husbandry


In view of making livestock husbandry more sustainable, Catherine Pfeifer explains the need of evaluating trade-offs between efficiency, environmental footprint, and animal welfare. Watch here.

A Holistic Approach for Sustainable Food Systems


Pietro Goglio from the University of Perugia, Italy, explores the holistic approach employed in the PATWAYS project, the importance of agronomy in addressing livestock-crop interactions and how PATHWAYS is employing principles of circularity for enhanced sustainability in livestock systems. Watch here.

Policy Recommendations


Following the event's thorough discussions, this policy brief summarises the main points reached during the forum storyline sessions regarding the real PATHWAYS - the possible futures for agriculture in Europe. Read more here via LinkedIn.  

Upcoming Events

5th Global Food Security Conference


April 9 - 12
Leuven, Belgium

S-LCA 2024


May 28 - 31
Curitiba, Brazil

The 75th EAAP Annual Meeting


September 1 - 5 
Florence, Italy

LCA Food 2024


September 8 - 12
Barcelona, Spain

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