In 2024, agricultural prices in the EU declined by 2% following previous sharp increases due to the pandemic and geopolitical events. Key price drops included cereals (-15%), eggs (-8%), and vegetables (-2%), while olive oil prices surged. Milk prices fell in 16 countries, with Finland seeing the largest drop at 12%. The EU Commission proposed measures to ensure fair compensation for farmers, including mandatory contracts and enhanced enforcement of trading practices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)