Increasing production of EU protein ‘should be a priority’ of the next CAP

Europe has a protein deficit — and there is space to increase production domestically.

Wouter Saelens operates as closed a system as he can on his farm and produces 98% of his own livestock feed, with the rest made of soymeal and linseed.

Increasing protein production in European countries “should be priority” for the next Common Agricultural Policy, according to European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski.

He told reporters in Genk, Belgium, recently that member states are eager for a new EU protein strategy to be established, to support expanded production of proteins for both human and animal consumption.