Can small farms and small food businesses of Eastern European Countries contribute to sustainable Food and Nutrition Security?
Small farms in Eastern Europe contribute to a large extent to overall regional production. In 43% of the food systems, their produce is also consumed locally, enhancing food access for their households and communities. However, the food systems in which Eastern European (EE) small farms are embedded are evolving. Almost a third of food systems are showing a balanced pattern of regional and extra-regional consumption, and another third are oriented towards inter-regional trade. In order to enable their continued contribution to the vitality of rural areas, the needs of small farmers need to be addressed in four main areas:
- Better infrastructure and connectivity
- Products, markets and marketing
- Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems
- Natural resources and climate
The policy brief provides a range of responses to these needs and clearly highlights priority actions by national and regional authorities, notably those responsible for the programming of EU post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds.
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