On 4 May 2026, the AGRI Members will hold an exchange of views with Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Following a recent exchange of views with the European Commission on the impact of the Middle East crisis on the European agricultural sector, today’s discussion will offer a more global perspective on the consequences for food prices and fertilisers.Agenda and documents for the meeting of 4-5 May 2026Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Commission proposal on Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards certain production, labelling and certification rules and certain rules on trade with third countries has the aim to ensure that consumers are able to make informed choices when purchasing products from third countries whose organic production and control systems have been recognised as equivalent to those of the Union. Camilla Laureti (S&D, IT) has prepared an AGRI report on the issue and on 5 May 2026 the Members will consider the amendments pertaining thereto. The Commission will also present the report on the implementation of Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on the presence of products and substances not authorised use in organic production and on the assessment of the national rules.Agenda and documents for the meeting of 4-5 May 2026Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Monday 4 May 2026 at 15h00 during the AGRI committee meeting the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will present a new study entitled "Generational change in agriculture: Comparative analysis of businesses run by young farmers in selected EU countries".This study provides information on farm businesses of young farmers in Finland, Spain, Luxembourg and Poland. It examines EU and national measures supporting generational renewal under the CAP 2023-2027, alongside structural trends in the farming sector in the four Member States. The analysis highlights the role of integrated policy mixes and complementary national policies targeting financial liquidity, access to land and retirement.Location : ANTALL 4Q1Read the studySource : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Monday 4 May 2026 at 15h00 during the AGRI committee meeting the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will present a new study entitled "Generational change in agriculture: Comparative analysis of businesses run by young farmers in selected EU countries".This study provides information on farm businesses of young farmers in Finland, Spain, Luxembourg and Poland. It examines EU and national measures supporting generational renewal under the CAP 2023-2027, alongside structural trends in the farming sector in the four Member States. The analysis highlights the role of integrated policy mixes and complementary national policies targeting financial liquidity, access to land and retirement.Read the studySource : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday 6 May 2026 during the PECH committee meeting the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will present a new study entitled "Navigating the new MFF approach for 2028-2034 – Mapping threats and opportunities for the fisheries and aquaculture sector".This study was commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries. It clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact.Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday 6 May 2026 during the PECH committee meeting the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will present a new study entitled "Navigating the new MFF approach for 2028-2034 – Mapping threats and opportunities for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors".This study was commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries. It clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact.Location : SPINELLI 1E2Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Committee on Fisheries (PECH) is organising a public hearing on “Increase competitiveness in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors by reducing bureaucracy and regulatory burden”, which will take place on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00.The hearing will bring together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to examine how administrative and regulatory requirements affect the daily operations of fisheries and aquaculture producers.Draft programmeSource : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Committee on Fisheries (PECH) is organising a public hearing on “Increase competitiveness in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors by reducing bureaucracy and regulatory burden”, which will take place on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. The hearing will bring together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to examine how administrative and regulatory requirements affect the daily operations of fisheries and aquaculture producers. Location : Brussels, SPINELLI 1E2Draft programmeSource : © European Union, 2026 - EP