Fertiliser prices in the EU have not returned to pre-COVID levels.
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Fertiliser prices in the EU have not returned to pre-COVID levels.
Nitrogen fertiliser prices are about 70% higher than the 2024 average.
Around 30% of the EU's nitrogen demand is imported.
70% of the EU's phosphate needs rely on imported phosphate rock.
40% of the EU's potash needs are met through imports.
The EU imports around 40% of its fertilizers, with 60% domestically produced.
Europe is facing a very unfavourable disease situation, with higher frequency and intensity of animal disease outbreaks
Only about one third of EU farms are managed by women only, and just 2% are led by women under 40 years of age
Rural women face a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than comparison groups
The crisis reserve amounts to only EUR 450 million for 27 Member States.
The budget for promotion of agricultural products increased from EUR 132 million to EUR 205 million.