New Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems

News | 2026-09-08 | Veronica Lattanzio

European Commission new Communication

The European Commission has officially adopted its Communication on a New Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems, marking a major milestone in shaping the future of European agri-food research and innovation.
The Communication introduces two complementary frameworks, AgRI 2040 and Food 2040, designed to future-proof EU-funded research and innovation and accelerate the transition towards more competitive, sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. Building on the achievements of the Food 2030 framework over the past decade, the new approach embraces a truly systemic perspective, addressing agriculture, food systems, forestry and rural areas as interconnected parts of a single ecosystem.

https://foodsafetyplatform.eu/knowledge/policies/new-strategic-approach-to-research-and-innovation-for-competitive-resilient-and-sustainable-agriculture-forestry-rural-areas-and-food-systems