Facing the future of agriculture: Market outlook, environmental challenges and policy priorities

As global agricultural systems face mounting pressures from climate change, market volatility, and shifting consumer expectations, the Forum for the Future of Agriculture convened its 2025 Market Outlook Workshop on 6–7 November in Brussels. The two-day event brought together economists, policymakers, sector representatives, and modellers to examine the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook (2025–2034) and explore how agriculture can respond to intersecting economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges. Discussions highlighted the need to align productivity with sustainability, ensure long-term policy coherence, and support farmers as key actors in delivering food security and climate objectives.