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Eco-Schemes and Cereal Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges in Italy’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027
In the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023–2027, three words define the European agricultural vision: environment, climate, biodiversity.For the first time, farmers are rewarded not only for how much they produce, but also for how they produce.At the heart of this shift are the eco-schemes — voluntary measures that provide additional payments to farmers who…
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Global Wheat Market: Who Wins and Who Loses
Few crops reveal the balance of power in the world economy as clearly as wheat. From the Black Sea ports to the plains of the Midwest, this grain is not only a staple food but also a strategic commodity that shapes alliances, trade tensions, and even wars. Understanding who “wins” and who “loses” in the…
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Wheat in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Support and Controversies
Why the CAP is crucial for wheat In Europe, wheat is not just food: it is a pillar of agriculture, culture, and the rural economy. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), created in 1962, has always played a decisive role in the cereal sector, ensuring farmers’ income, market stability, and food security. But over time, support…
