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Primary Producers: The Heart of the Bioeconomy

Executive Summary

Farmers, foresters, and fishers are the stewards of the bioeconomy. They provide the raw materials that power this green revolution. The EU strategy aims to ensure they are fairly rewarded for their vital role, including through new income streams like carbon farming.

Key Metrics

  • 450 million: Consumers in the EU single market served by these producers.
  • 17.1 million: People employed in biomass producing and converting activities.

Core Content

The Challenge

Primary producers often face volatile markets and thin margins. They are also on the front lines of climate change. For the bioeconomy to succeed, it must work for them, not just for industrial giants.

The Solution

The strategy focuses on fairness and diversification:
* Carbon Farming: Paying farmers and foresters for practices that store carbon in the soil and biomass.
* Cooperative Models: Encouraging producers to form cooperatives to process their own biomass and capture more value.
* Skills: Training and advisory services to help producers adopt new bio-based technologies.

The Impact

  • Rural Revitalization: New income streams can breathe life into rural and coastal communities.
  • Resilience: Diversified income makes farms and forests more resilient to economic shocks.
  • Stewardship: Incentivizing sustainable practices protects biodiversity and soil health.

       Source: EU Bioeconomy Strategy

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