Agriculture and Europe: Together Since 1957 (Directorate-general for Agriculture and Rural Development)

Dive into the fascinating history of European agriculture with “Agriculture and Europe: Together Since 1957 (Directorate-general for Agriculture and Rural Development)”. This concise yet informative paperback, published by the European Communities in 2008, offers a glimpse into the enduring relationship between agricultural practices and the evolution of Europe since the establishment of the European Economic Community (EEC). While the author is not explicitly named, the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, a key department within the European Commission, is the driving force behind this publication, lending its extensive expertise and policy insights to the subject matter. Spanning 60 pages, this book provides a historical overview of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the cornerstone of EU agricultural policy. Discover how the CAP was conceived in the aftermath of World War II with the primary goals of ensuring food security, stabilizing markets, and providing a fair standard of living for farmers. Explore the policy’s initial successes in boosting agricultural production and fostering rural development across member states. This book examines the major milestones and reforms of the CAP. Understand how the policy has adapted over the decades to address evolving challenges, including globalization, environmental concerns, and changing consumer preferences. Learn about the shift from production-based subsidies to direct payments aimed at supporting farmers’ incomes and promoting sustainable farming practices. Although a shorter publication, “Agriculture and Europe: Together Since 1957” offers valuable insights for students of history, agricultural policy, European studies, and anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between agriculture, economics, and politics in the European context. It serves as a useful primer on a complex subject and is highly relevant to anyone involved in the agricultural sector. This book provides a strong foundation for understanding agricultural issues. This publication weighs approximately 400 grams and is written in English. Its ISBN-13 is 9789279073366 and ISBN-10 is 9279073362.