What are the main goals of the EU Commission's Fertilizer Action Plan?

The main goals of the EU Commission's Fertilizer Action Plan are to support farmers facing rising costs and fertilizer scarcity, reinforce domestic fertilizer production, reduce Europe's dependency on imports, improve supply resilience, and accelerate the transition to bio-based, low-carbon, and circular fertilizers.

How does the EU Commission plan to support farmers in the short term?

In the short term, the EU Commission will deliver targeted exceptional support to farmers through existing instruments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), present a targeted legislative package enabling Member States to fully use support available under their CAP Strategic Plans, improve nutrient management, support nutrient-efficient farming practices, strengthen Farm Advisory Services, facilitate the use of digestates with environmental safeguards, and clarify implementation rules following the upcoming evaluation of the Nitrates Directive.

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