De officiella målen för EUs jordbrukspolitik:
  • support farmers and improve agricultural productivity, ensuring a stable supply of affordable food
  • safeguard European Union farmers to make a reasonable living
  • help tackle climate change and the sustainable management of natural resources
  • maintain rural areas and landscapes across the EU
  • keep the rural economy alive by promoting jobs in farming, agri-foods industries and associated sectors
Allt blir dock inte som man tänkt sig. Ur New York Times utomordentliga granskning :