Letter to EU Commission on Implementation Dialogue on agriculture and environmental protections

This letter outlines clear calls from a coalition of farmers’ organisations, civil society and environmental groups following the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on environmental legislation and farming. The signatories stress that the resilience of farming depends on healthy ecosystems and reliable rules.

Environmental laws such as the Water Framework Directive, Nitrates Directive, and Birds and Habitats Directives protect the foundations of agriculture: clean water, healthy soils and functioning ecosystems. The letter urges the Commission to prioritise proper implementation of these laws rather than weakening them, while supporting the transition towards more sustainable farming systems that secure the long-term stability of farmers and rural communities.