Ensuring Fertiliser Availability and Affordability in the EU

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action to ensure fertilisers are available and affordable, proposing a shift from gas-dependent mineral fertilisers to sustainable organic alternatives.
9 16.02.2023
Other
trade
energy
economy
environment
social policy
agri-foodstuffs
water management
simplification of legislation
public finance and budget policy
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The resolution highlights the extreme volatility and price increases in nitrogen fertilisers, which have been driven by high natural gas costs.
  • The Commission is urged to present a long-term EU fertiliser strategy and a sustainable soil nutrient strategy by June 2023.
  • Member States are encouraged to use the agricultural reserve for the 2023 financial year to provide immediate aid to farmers.
  • The resolution supports the goal of reducing nutrient losses by 50% by 2030, provided it does not compromise food security.

Speeches

1 Speech in total

Pro
Contra
8:38 min
7.11. Availability of fertilisers in the EU (vote)
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