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Enhancing farmers’ position in the supply chain

date:  19/12/2016

A new report by the Agricultural Markets Task Force makes concrete recommendations for policy and legislative initiatives post 2020 to improve European farmers’ position in the food supply chain.

Confirming the importance of a strengthened position of farmers within a well-functioning supply chain, the European Agricultural Council conclusions of 12 December suggest solutions for enhanced market transparency, risk management and contractualisation.