Update of Analysis of Prospects in the Scenar 2020 study. Preparing for change

The agricultural sector in the EU faces challenges from market volatility, biofuel mandates, an aging farm population, wage disparities, and productivity gains from investment. Structural changes continue, with agriculture's contribution to income and employment declining. Global dynamics show low growth in high-income countries and higher growth in developing regions. Liberalization impacts agricultural prices and production, with significant effects on livestock and biofuels. Farm income varies across Member States and regions, influenced by policy changes and market conditions. The future of EU agriculture involves specialization, diversification, and the interplay between environmental, social, and economic factors.

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The research method used in the report combines economic modeling with statistical analysis to project future trends in the agricultural sector. Computable general equilibrium and partial equilibrium models are employed to quantify changes in production, land use, and commodity markets under different policy scenarios. The analysis also includes a regional SWOT analysis to identify typical responses to economic, social, and policy influences on agriculture and rural areas in the EU.

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The agricultural sector in the EU is undergoing significant structural changes, with a decline in its contribution to total income and employment. Global economic and population growth, consumer preferences, technological advancements, and world markets are key drivers of these changes. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and international trade agreements also play a role. The future of agriculture in the EU is shaped by these factors, leading to shifts in production, land use, and commodity markets. Farm income is affected by policy scenarios, with variations at the Member State and regional levels. The sector is moving towards specialization and diversification, with environmental, social, and economic considerations influencing its trajectory.

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Categories: English publication language | agricultural policy | agricultural sector | agriculture | biofuel mandates | cap budget | cap policy | cap reform | commodity markets | economic modeling | economy | european | farm income | global dynamics | land use | market volatility | policy scenarios. | productivity gains | regional analysis | regions 2020 | rural economies | structural changes | swot analysis | trade liberalization