The Chairs of the Intergroup, MEPs Bernhuber, Cassart, and Grapini had the opportunity to meet with Commissioner Hansen to present key Recommendations for the Vision on the Future of Livestock.
Exchanging with the Commissioner, the MEPs highlighted a key point from the Commission priorities 2024-2029: “Farming is a core part of our European way of life – and it must always stay that way”.
The discussion centred around Europe’s objective to lead the global transition towards a stronger and sustainable economy, and the central the role of the animal agriculture value chain. The recommendations include proposals that take a holistic view of the livestock value chain, with an in-depth analysis of three segments: 1) upstream, 2) on-farm, and 3) downstream, ensuring a complete approach to sustainability across the sector.
The MEPs called on the Commission to ensure that the entire animal agriculture value chain, including animal by-products and aquaculture, evolves in a way that is more competitive and more resilient while continuing to shape Europe’s landscapes, provide high quality food as well as other products and services for European citizens. This is the main priority of the Sustainable Livestock Intergroup.
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