Open letter: Food production and rural development in the framework of MFF

A Call for Change: Rethinking Europe’s Food and Farming Future

This week, BeeLife has sent an open letter to EU decision-makers urging a major rethink of how we approach food production, rural development, and the future of agriculture in Europe.

As the EU prepares its next long-term budget and post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), we are calling for a bold shift.

👉 Because “business as usual” is no longer sustainable.

What’s at Stake?

• Small farms and beekeepers are disappearing, squeezed by low prices, rising costs, and climate pressures.

• Pollinators are declining, and environmental degradation is accelerating.

• Rural communities are being left behind, lacking infrastructure, opportunities, and fair access to markets.

• Consumers struggle to access healthy, local food — a growing gap in both affordability and availability.

What We’re Asking For

In our letter, we urge the EU to:

✅ Support a transition to agroecology and resilient food systems

✅ Protect the livelihoods of farmers, beekeepers, and rural communities

✅ Maintain strong environmental safeguards on soil, water, air, and biodiversity

✅ Invest in local food value chains and rural infrastructure

✅ Ensure healthy and sustainable diets are accessible to all Europeans

This is not just about agriculture, it’s about ensuring a future where rural areas thrive, ecosystems recover, and food systems work for everyone.

Read the Full Letter

We invite you to read our full open letter and explore the vision we’re advocating for:

👉 Download the letter (PDF) 

Now is the time to put nature, people, and food security at the heart of EU policy.