Agriculture
Directive on soil health
On the basis of information provided by the Commission, ministers will hold a policy debate in public session on the agricultural aspects of the directive on soil health.
Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Commission proposal)
Trade-related agricultural issues
Based on information from the Commission, ministers will hold an exchange of views on agricultural issues relating to trade.
A Long-Term Vision for the EU´s Rural Areas (LTVRA): Shaping the future of EU´s rural areas
Ministers will discuss the long-term vision for the EU´s rural areas, in view of the upcoming High-level Rural Policy Forum titled ‘Shaping the future of rural areas’ (27-29 September, Sigüenza, Spain). This point will be taken in public session.
- Shaping the future of rural areas – event
- A Long-Term Vision for the EU´s Rural Areas (LTVRA): Shaping the future of EU´s rural areas (presidency background document)
Fisheries
Annual fisheries consultations for 2024
Ministers will exchange views on the EU-UK annual consultations on fishing opportunities for 2024, as well as on the EU-Norway and coastal states annual consultations for the coming year.
Management of the EU’s fish stocks (background information)
Fish stocks shared between the EU and the United Kingdom (background information)
Other business
UN Food Systems +2 Stocktaking Moment
The Spanish presidency will update ministers, in public session, on the outcome of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment that took place in Rome, Italy, on 24-26 July 2023.