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Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

TA-10-2026-0199 · P10_TA(2026)0199 · PE772.032

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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation strengthens farmers' position in the food supply chain by amending three EU regulations. It lays down rules on contracts, producer organisations, and crisis measures to improve farmers' bargaining power.

Key points

  1. Requires written contracts for all deliveries of agricultural products, with mandatory elements including price, duration, and payment terms.
  2. Allows producer organisations to negotiate supply contracts on behalf of their members, including for products not covered by previous rules.
  3. Strengthens the role of interbranch organisations in setting industry standards and promoting transparency.
  4. Introduces measures to address unfair trading practices, including a ban on retroactive price changes and unilateral contract modifications.
  5. Enables member states to apply additional rules to protect farmers in their territory, subject to Commission approval.
  6. Extends the scope of crisis measures to include market disturbances caused by animal diseases or loss of consumer confidence.
  7. Requires the Commission to report on the functioning of the food supply chain and the impact of these measures.

Who is affected

  • Farmers and agricultural producers: gain stronger bargaining power and protection in contracts.
  • Buyers and processors: must comply with new contract and trading practice rules.
  • Producer and interbranch organisations: have expanded roles in negotiations and standard-setting.
  • Member states: may implement additional protective measures for farmers.

Legal basis: Article 294(2), Article 42, first paragraph, and Article 43(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union