Agriculture

The European Green Deal improves the sustainability of food systems but has uneven economic impacts on consumers and farmers

H. Guyomard, L. Soler, et al.

Discover how the European Green Deal's innovative strategies can transform our food systems while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting biodiversity. This research by Hervé Guyomard, Louis-Georges Soler, Cécile Détang-Dessendre, and Vincent Réquillart reveals economic benefits and challenges for farmers as we shift towards healthier diets.

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Abstract

The European Green Deal (EGD) aims for a sustainable food system. This study uses a partial equilibrium economic model to assess the impacts of the EGD's three main levers: reducing chemical inputs, decreasing post-harvest losses, and shifting to healthier diets. Jointly using these levers significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity damage, benefiting consumers economically but negatively impacting livestock producers. The impact on field crop producers depends on the balance between increased food and decreased feed demand.

Publisher

Communications Earth & Environment

Published On

Oct 07, 2023

Authors

Hervé Guyomard, Louis-Georges Soler, Cécile Détang-Dessendre, Vincent Réquillart

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