The future of the EU agricultural sector: a mix of sustainability and global challenges

The European agricultural sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation. Environmental sustainability, technological innovation and the ability to adapt to changing market demands shall be the core pillars of the growth in this sector for the coming 10 years, as reflected in the EU Agri-Food Outlook 2024-2035.

This scenario outlines a landscape of challenges and opportunities for producers, distributors and operators acting throughout the agricultural supply chain.

The EU Agri-food Outlook 2024-2035 is a fundamental European Commission tool providing an overview of forecasts and trends for the European agricultural sector over the next ten years.

It is based on an analysis of the global and local dynamics that could affect agriculture, taking into account factors such as climate change, European policies, consumer preferences and technological innovations.

The forecasts in the report outline a landscape in which the agricultural sector is preparing for an ever-growing crop diversification boasting more efficient use of resources.

Sustainability and innovation will be at the heart of future strategies, with the introduction of new agricultural practises and technologies that will help make agriculture more resilient and in line with the new needs of a rapidly changing market. Let’s take a look at some of the more expected trends.

As anticipated at the start of the article, among main trends that will affect the agricultural sector in the next 10 years we also find sustainability and technological innovation.

Europe’s agricultural future will be dictated by the use of biostimulants and precision agriculture, which uses drones, sensors and artificial intelligence, to monitor and optimise the production cycles of the supply chain.

This means that, by 2035, technological innovations will increase the efficiency of agricultural production, optimising the use of water, energy and fertilisers to reduce environmental impact and increase crop quality.

In this scenario of extensive change and significant challenges to be faced, OP Isola Verde maintains an optimistic view of the future.

With our mission being to reduce our environmental impact even further and increase the quality of our own Baby leaf salads, we continue to invest in innovation and sustainability, optimising the use of natural resources and adopting state-of-the-art practises and technologies that respect plants and the land.