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Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

Basics

Nov. 17, 2025

EU Moves to Streamline Farm Rules and Help Farmers Compete

EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy, easing administrative burdens on farmers, reducing inspections and expanding support for small and organic producers.

News Briefs

Sep. 19, 2025

European Parliament Rejects Proposed Revision of the Common Agricultural Policy

With their vote, MEPs want the European Commission to stick to the current model instead of pooling funds with other sections of the budget, and to reduce red tape for farmers.

Business

Jul. 25, 2025

EU Commission Proposes Budget Cuts and Changes to Agricultural Policy

The European Commission's proposed changes have sparked backlash from farmers.

News Briefs

Jul. 17, 2025

EU to Set Aside Billions for Direct Payments to Small Farmers

EU budget negotiations include plans for direct payments to small farmers despite pushback from agricultural groups. US-EU trade talks continue.

News Briefs

May. 22, 2025

Revised Agricultural Policy Aimed at Helping Small European Farmers

The proposed amendments include higher payments for small farmers and streamlining regulations.

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Business

Feb. 11, 2025

Policy Makers, Advocacy Groups Discuss Future of European Food

Members of the European Board on Agriculture and Food, including Slow Food, said policy must change to support the broader uptake of healthy and sustainable diets.

Man wearing a gray suit and a red tie, standing with arms crossed against a blue background. - Olive Oil Times
A large crowd of demonstrators with tractors and flags participating in a protest. - Olive Oil Times
Line of tractors on a highway during a protest with people walking nearby. - Olive Oil Times
A woman in a brown leather jacket conversing with a man in a factory filled with machinery and equipment. - Olive Oil Times
Terraced vineyards on a hillside near a small village in Cinque Terre, Italy. - Olive Oil Times
A farmer in a plaid shirt and hat kneeling down to inspect the soil in a field. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 13, 2023

Spanish Lawmakers Approve €2B Aid for Agriculture Sector Hit by Drought

While most of the funds are earmarked for improvements to water infrastructure and ranchers, the amount available to olive farmers is significantly less.

Woman with long brown hair wearing red earrings, posing outdoors with a hand on a tree branch. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 14, 2023

Andalusian Ag Minister Pushes for A More Resilient Olive Oil Sector

Carmen Crespo has big plans to support the region’s economic engine.

Individual tending to a burning pile of brush in an outdoor setting with smoke rising. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 6, 2023

Small Farms in Spain Exempted from Ban on Burning Agricultural Waste

Spanish government officials announced exceptions to the burning bans found in national regulations and the E.U.’s Common Agricultural Policy.

Woman with a ponytail holding a stick while harvesting olives from a tree. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 2, 2023

Andalusian Government Requests CAP Changes for Olive Growers

Authorities are asking for changes to the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy to remove economic burdens from olive and organic farmers.

Expansive olive grove landscape with rolling hills and rocky mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 11, 2023

Greece’s New CAP Plan Approved By European Commission

The E.U. will release more than €13 billion from 2023-2027 to back the Greek agricultural sector. However, new provisions in the policy are alarming some farmers.

Various colorful crates filled with harvested olives placed near a stone structure. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 12, 2022

Europe Approves Italy’s Plan for Implementing the Common Agricultural Policy

The €37 billion will be used to promote sustainability and traditional food products, support small farms and encourage young people into agriculture over five years.

Close-up of an olive tree branch with green olives and a person walking on a path in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 6, 2022

Excitement, Anticipation in Slovenia as Harvest Gets Underway

Despite high spring heat and drought, producers are anticipating high quantities of olives along with the excellent quality of the resulting oil.

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Workers collecting olives from the ground using green nets during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 7, 2021

New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers

Renewed attention on workers’ rights, support for small farmers and young farmers and easier access to compensation will help Italian olive growers.

Signage of the European Commission featuring the EU flag and the organization's name. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 29, 2021

Planas: Traditional Olive Growers Will Be Protected in New Common Agricultural Policy

In an address to the Spanish Senate, the minister of agriculture celebrated the strong year for the olive oil sector and struck an optimistic tone for the future.

European Union flag with stars waving against a sunset sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 29, 2021

E.U. Set to Approve Future Common Agricultural Policy

The new CAP will provide increased flexibility to member states, increase funding for small farmers and apply more stringent environmental requirements to aid payments.

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Business

Jun. 22, 2021

U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the Commerce Department had failed to prove that subsidies received by Spanish table olive producers violated U.S. law.

A row of agricultural tractors parked in a lot, featuring various colors and models. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 30, 2021

Olive Growers in Jaén Protest Aid Reduction in New Budget

The stopgap budget will fund the agriculture sector until the new Common Agricultural Policy comes into force in 2023.

Aerial view of neatly arranged vineyards with rows of grapevines and dirt paths. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 26, 2021

Europe Plans to Triple Agricultural Land Dedicated to Organic Farming by 2030

Olive farmers will be among the benefactors of European programs targeted at stimulating the consumption of organic products and financing the transition to organic farms.

Person collecting olives from a large green net during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 25, 2021

Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds

A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.

Close-up of olive tree leaves with a soft, blurred background of green tones. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 17, 2021

Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector

The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.

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