Integrating the EU Protein Plan into CAP national recommendations

A coalition of organisations calls on the European Commission's DG AGRI to operationalise the EU Protein Plan through CAP national recommendations. The authors argue that reducing reliance on imported protein feed and fertilisers is essential for geopolitical security and climate resilience. They propose specific measures, including support for legume production, investment in processing infrastructure, and the promotion of agroecological farming systems to improve feed autonomy and circular nutrient management.

• The EU's reliance on imported protein feed for intensive animal agriculture and imported fertilisers or fossil gas for fertiliser production creates geopolitical and economic vulnerabilities, particularly highlighted by the war in Ukraine.
• Climate change, specifically heatwaves and droughts, is exacerbating food system vulnerabilities in Europe, which is the fastest-warming continent.
• The signatories recommend that Member States use CAP instruments to support sustainable plant-protein production, specifically legumes for human consumption, and integrate protein diversification into strategies for young farmers.
• To improve feed autonomy and circular nutrient management, the document advocates for the transition to grazing, mixed, organic, and agroecological farming systems with stocking densities aligned with land carrying capacity.
• The authors suggest that Member States stimulate demand for local legumes through public food procurement, VAT adjustments, and national Plant-Based Food Action Plans, citing Denmark and the Netherlands as examples.

APA

Changing Markets Foundation (2026). Integrating the EU Protein Plan into CAP national recommendations. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Joint-letter-to-DG-AGRI-Integrating-the-EU-Protein-Plan-into-CAP-national-recommendations.pdf

Chicago

Changing Markets Foundation. Integrating the EU Protein Plan into CAP national recommendations. 2026. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Joint-letter-to-DG-AGRI-Integrating-the-EU-Protein-Plan-into-CAP-national-recommendations.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{changingmarketsfoundation2026integrating, author = {{Changing Markets Foundation}}, title = {{Integrating the EU Protein Plan into CAP national recommendations}}, publisher = {Changing Markets Foundation}, year = {2026}, month = sep, url = {https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Joint-letter-to-DG-AGRI-Integrating-the-EU-Protein-Plan-into-CAP-national-recommendations.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }