Bio-based fertilisers developed through CBE JU-funded projects are gaining ground as Europe looks for long-term answers to rising fertiliser costs, strengthening domestic production and reducing Europe’s dependency on imports. As the European Commission announces new measures aimed at supporting farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and supply chain strains, the case for bio-based alternatives developed in Europe has never been stronger.
The European Commission’s Fertiliser Action Plan comes against a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical instability and energy market disruption, which have kept fertiliser prices unusually high and reinforced concerns about Europe’s dependence on imported fossil-based fertilisers. The contribution of CBE JU to this challenge is recognised in the Action Plan, which emphasises sustainable and locally sourced bio-based fertiliser solutions, positioning its work as a driving force in Europe’s long-term strategy to reduce such dependencies. In this context, the Fertiliser Action Plan includes:
- A targeted support package via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to sustain farm operations and cash flow,
- Guidance for Member States to strengthen eco-schemes and agri-environment-climate measures, including improved fertilisation efficiency and greater uptake of recycled nutrients,
- Launch an EU fertilisers value chain Partnership between fertiliser producers, farmers and Member States to provide predictability, stability and facilitate cooperation across the value chain,
- A consolidated EU knowledge package, including Horizon Europe results on bio-based fertilisers and related innovations.
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