European Agricultural Policy Report Has Been Published
The latest mandate report offers new guidance on strengthening innovation and sustainability across the food system.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Organic Food
The Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) has released its sixth mandate report, titled ENHANCING EU AKISs: FROM KNOWLEDGE TO IMPACT. The findings evaluate how current policy implementation supports climate goals, sustainability, and food security for the region.
Why it matters
This report provides a roadmap for refining agricultural innovation ecosystems to ensure more effective knowledge exchange. These changes are intended to address long-term challenges like food security and generational renewal in the European farming sector.
The 6th mandate report serves as a formal evaluation of agricultural innovation policies implemented during the 2023-2026 period. While the document outlines successful practices, the final outcomes of these systemic changes are still being monitored.
The players
Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR)
An advisory body that provides strategic foresight on research and innovation policies for European agriculture.
The details
The report analyzes how agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (AKIS) function within the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027 framework. By identifying synergies between CAP initiatives and Horizon Europe projects, the report outlines how research-backed insights can be better translated into farm-level sustainability and climate adaptation practices.
Timeline
The mandate report covers the period from 2023 to 2026.
The Common Agricultural Policy remains active through 2027.
Health Landscape
The report arrives as part of an ongoing shift in the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027, which prioritizes sustainability alongside traditional yield metrics. It marks a push to align regional research funding with the practical realities of a changing climate and food landscape.
While these policies operate at a high level, they shape the methods used to produce the food available in your community. Discussing how regional farming standards influence your local food supply with a nutritionist or dietitian can help you make more informed grocery choices.
The takeaway
The latest SCAR report highlights a strategic move toward integrating innovation directly into agricultural sustainability efforts. Consumers can track these shifts by paying attention to how regional food policy labels and sustainability certifications evolve in their local markets.
Further reading
For more on how shifts in agricultural systems influence food quality, visit Organic Food.
More information
Read the Full mandate report document to see the detailed policy recommendations.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scar-europe.
