The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): What consumers want

Overall, the survey showed a positive attitude of consumers towards the agricultural sector.

While most consumers have heard of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), few know the details, and the
survey revealed that the way EU farm subsidies are currently spent is not in line with consumer expectations.

For consumers, CAP subsidies should primarily support the income of small- and medium-scale farms and
young farmers, while rewarding uptake of more sustainable practices (such as reducing use of pesticides and
antibiotics and improving animal welfare).

The CAP is not fully achieving the goal of ensuring reasonable prices for consumers.