European Agriculture Funding Shifts Towards Sustainable Development and Food Security.
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe has shifted from supporting production to supporting farmers and rural development. The CAP aims to ensure farmers' incomes, stable food supply, and sustainable rural development. It is crucial for Europe's food security and helps avoid dependence on imports. Despite common goals, each Member State has its own interests in agricultural policy. Reforms have been made to meet global challenges and EU objectives. From 2014-2020, the CAP focuses on reducing development disparities between regions.