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From major policy developments to engaging international events – the last few months have been very dynamic for the soil health community. Meanwhile, the Mission Soil has been working hard to lead the transition towards healthy soils in Europe and beyond. Read on to learn about its latest news and future activities!

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The list of signatories of the Mission Soil Manifesto is growing longer by the day! More than 1700 businesses, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, universities, individuals, and other stakeholders have signed the non-binding document, becoming part of a vibrant network that cares about soil health.

The unmet demand of farmers for financing by banks has reached €62 billion in 2022, according to two surveys presented today by Commissioner Wojciechowski at a conference.

The autumn 2023 edition of the short-term outlook report presents the latest trends and prospects for the agri-food sector.

Please download the whole report, including individual chapters on market fundamentals, arable and specialised crops and animal products, as well as statistical annex with balance sheets.

Based on the latest data and the reflections of market experts within the European Commission, the short-term outlook is published three times per year (in early spring, early summer and early autumn).

STO Autumn 2023 - part 2

STO Autumn 2023 - part 3 (the sign off)

An analysis published today shows that EU total agri-food trade is well diversified, with numerous trade partners, although some dependencies remain on certain commodities.

EU and Japan agreed to protect an additional 42 geographical indications under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.

The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in June 2023.

On 25 September, the Commission announced the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards.

A Eurostat analysis reveals that people living in rural areas usually spent a higher proportion of their total household expenditure on ‘essential items’ in 2020. Learn more.

Find out in the new study published by the European Commission how Member States have chosen to implement their CAP Strategic Plans beyond farming and forestry.