Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopts conclusions on bioeconomy

On Tuesday 25 April, Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting in Luxembourg. The agenda included a focus on the opportunities presented by the bioeconomy in light of current challenges in the EU.

During the meeting, the ministers discussed carbon sequestration in agriculture, opportunities presented by the bioeconomy, strategic planning within the common agricultural policy (CAP), the market situation following the invasion of Ukraine and biological pesticides. From these points, conclusions were adopted on the opportunities presented by the bioeconomy, with particular focus on rural areas.

“I’m pleased that we’ve adopted Council conclusions that reflect the various perspectives in the EU. The conclusions provide Member States with political guidance on developing the bioeconomy’s potential in Europe.”

Peter Kullgren
Minister for Rural Affairs

AGRIFISH gathers ministers from all EU Member States to discuss common agriculture and fisheries issues.