EU agriculture ministers met in Brussels on 7 January 2026, where Commissioners Marianne Hansen, Maroš Šefčovič and Olivér Várhelyi highlighted new policy measures aimed at supporting farmers and simplifying agricultural rules. Hansen reiterated that the Common Agricultural Policy will continue to guarantee farmers’ income, noting a minimum €300 billion earmarked for farmers in the next budget and an additional €45 billion of support for rural communities. Šefčovič announced a temporary suspension of MFN tariffs on ammonia and urea to offset high fertiliser costs, and plans for a Fertiliser Action Plan in the second quarter. Várhelyi detailed an omnibus proposal to expedite pesticide approvals, reduce renewal burdens and improve import controls, with the goal of saving €1 billion per year for the sector.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_47
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