10/09/2026
Farm diversification is getting its own space in the European policy conversation.
In 2026, the EU CAP Network brought together a Thematic Group specifically to look at how farms are diversifying, what is helping them do it and where current support is still falling short.
The discussion went well beyond agritourism. Processing, direct sales, renewables, new services, short supply chains and other activities are increasingly part of the picture.
And some of the questions raised by the group are very familiar to us at MY FARM: How do we define and measure diversification? What kind of support actually works? And which skills are needed to turn new activities into viable parts of a farm business?
The group has now put forward nine proposals, including clearer policy frameworks, better data, dedicated support mechanisms and more investment in skills, advisory services and knowledge exchange.
Worth a read if you work on multifunctional agriculture or simply want to see where this conversation is heading at EU level.
https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/thematic-groups-cap-implementation/thematic-group-farm-diversification_en