Food security policy
National Food Policy (bill in progress)
- Historically a strong emphasis on the production side of agriculture and food policy.
- Recognition of the potential vulnerability of the country’s food security due to climate change
- Aim for the Swedish Food Strategy is to increase food production, within the framework of sustainable development.
- Long term
EU Common Agricultural Policy:
Harmonised policy resting on two pillars:
- Direct payments
- Support for the environment and rural areas.