Open letter to EU Commission on EU Fertiliser Action Plan
Europe is once again facing a fertiliser price shock driven by geopolitical instability and fossil fuel dependence. This open letter to the European Commission, signed by over 70 organisations, explains why the fertiliser crisis is fundamentally a fossil fuel crisis, exposing farmers, food systems, public health, and drinking water to repeated shocks. It also outlines practical solutions already available, including:
- supporting agroecological and organic farming
- expanding legume cultivation and crop rotations
- enforcing the Nitrates Directive
- improving nitrogen efficiency across food systems
- investing in regional biofertiliser production and nutrient recycling
The letter argues that reducing dependency on fossil fuel-based fertilisers is essential for resilience, climate stability, farmers’ livelihoods, and long-term food production.
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