The Renewed Role Of Producer Organizations In Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural And Food Systems Under The Eu Common Market Organisation

Authors: Andrea Saba

ABSTRACT

This article delves into the role of producer organizations within the framework of the European Union’s Common Market Organization (CMO) as part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). By reducing administrative burdens and fostering environmental sustainability, producer organizations are positioned as key players in achieving the CAP’s objectives. Furthermore, the article explores how CMO provisions interact with EU competition law, particularly under Articles 209, 210, and the newly introduced 210bis, which allow for collective bargaining and sustainability initiatives. This analysis underscores the vital role of producer organizations in ensuring a fair, resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector within the European Union.

Keywords: Producer organizations, Common Agricultural Policy, Common Market Organization, sustainability, Farm to Fork.

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