Commission launches EU fertilisers value chain Partnership to strengthen cooperation and predictability
Today, the European Commission launches the EU Fertilisers value chain Partnership, a series of policy dialogues which bring together fertiliser producers, farmers, Member States and stakeholders along the value chain. The Partnership was announced as part of the Commission’s Fertiliser Action Plan earlier this year, to facilitate cooperation and dialogue between different actors in the fertiliser chain.
The EU fertilisers value chain Partnership will help identify barriers to the availability, affordability and use of home-grown fertilisers, as well as to the uptake of nutrient-efficient farming practices and fertiliser use, and to define possible policy responses. It will also explore ways to reduce import dependence and strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy. Participants will exchange views on key issues affecting the fertiliser value chain and explore opportunities to improve predictability for producers and users, while supporting the competitiveness and resilience of the sector.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, will open the Partnership’s first meeting today. The participants will later have multiple sessions to discuss a range of topics, such as the EU fertiliser market situation and the expectations and proposals of the Partnership.
Fertilisers play a key role in maintaining agricultural production. Supply disruptions have driven fertiliser prices up, placing increasing pressure on farmers across Europe. To help address this issue, the Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan in May 2026. The Plan aims to improve, among others, transparency and cooperation along the fertiliser value chain, from farmers to fertiliser producers. This is key to strengthen our domestic production, increase our autonomy, and better respond to farmers’ needs. The Commission has also mobilised €540 million in financial relief for farmers affected and Member States may complement this EU support by up to 200% with national funds.
