EU agricultural policy, the common agricultural policy, has several objectives:

• It helps farmers produce sufficient food for Europe ensures that food is safe (eg through traceability)
• It protects farmers from excessive price volatility and from market crisis
• It helps them to invest in upgrading their farms
• It supports viable rural communities with a diversified economy
• creates and preserves jobs in the food industry
• protects the environment and animal's welfare.

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