The purpose of this Blog post is to publicize the role and objectives of the European Commissioner of Agriculture, the Polish, Janusz Wojciechowski.

Janusz Wojciechowski was born 6th December 1954 in Rawa Mazowiecka, a town in central Poland.

He was a member of the European Parliament for a long time, in which representing the Polish People’s Party (PSL) (2004–2006), the Polish People’s Party “Piast” (PSL “Piast”) (2006–2010) and lately, Law and Justice (since 2010).

The mission of the European Commissioner of Agriculture is to ensure a modern and sustainable European agricultural sector that adapts to Climate Change or other adversities. In addition to providing affordable food for citizens and a fair standard of living for farmers.

Janusz Wojciechowski is part of the Group of Commissioners on the Green Europe Agreement to help farmers play their role in the transition to a climate neutral society by 2050.

To achieve the goals, a number of conditions have been developed obligations for all farmers in the European Union (EU), with a greater focus on voluntary environmental schemes.

What are the Commissioner’s responsibilities?

The Commissioner’s responsibilities include:

• Support a swift conclusion of the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) negotiations with a primary focus on food security, climate and biodiversity.
• Work with Member States on strategic plans, adjusting the objectives of the EU as a whole with own national realities.
• Develop a long-term vision for rural areas, supporting family and medium farms.
• Support young farmers and guarantee a fair income.
• Contribute to the ‘Farm to Fork’ strategic for sustainable, healthy and high-quality food.

Develop an action plan for organic farming in the EU.

• Avoid intensive agriculture and reduce the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals as part of a zero-pollution ambition.
• Explore ways to strengthen the geographical indications system.
• Improvement of animal welfare standards.
• Carry out an impact evaluation of trade agreements in agriculture.

In short, the European Commissioner of Agriculture objectives are clear, betting on sustainable agriculture, according to the realities of each member country of the European Union.

Janusz Wojciechowski points out in an interview on the European portal EURACTIV.com, European society will require large doses of “resilience” and the need to be more sustainable in order to face the current climate crisis in the future.

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