European Commission launches fertiliser value chain partnership
The European Commission is launching an EU fertilisers value chain Partnership on 9 November, bringing together farmers, producers and Member States. It aims to improve fertiliser availability and price predictability.
The European Commission, the EU's executive body, is launching the EU fertilisers value chain Partnership on 9 November. It will bring together farmers, fertiliser producers and Member States. The Partnership forms part of the Fertiliser Action Plan, which the Commission adopted on 19 May 2026, and is meant to provide a structured dialogue between policymakers and stakeholders on putting the Plan into practice. It aims to reduce uncertainty in a sector where prices have recently risen sharply.
Commissioner Hansen will open the first meeting. He will stress that a successful fertilisation strategy in the EU requires industry and farmers to work together, within a transparent value chain.
Three shared objectives
The Partnership rests on three goals:
- ensuring that home-grown fertilisers are available and affordable for EU farmers;
- improving predictability for both fertiliser producers and users;
- supporting the decarbonisation of the EU fertiliser industry and sustainable nutrient management on farms.
The Commission will provide a structured space for cooperation and mutual voluntary commitments among members. In regular policy dialogue sessions, participants will exchange views on key issues, identify remaining barriers and explore possible policy responses based on the Action Plan's key initiatives.
Background
Fertilisers are an important input for EU farmers and are central to maintaining agricultural production. Geopolitical shocks and supply disruptions have exposed structural vulnerabilities in the EU's fertiliser supply, pushed prices sharply higher and increased pressure on farmers across Europe.
The Action Plan contains measures to support both farmers and the domestic industry. To address the most pressing short-term needs, the Commission has also mobilised €540 million in financial relief. Member States can use these funds to compensate the most affected farmers for economic losses linked to higher fertiliser and energy costs on farms, focusing on the sectors and products hit hardest.
