Croatia warns of food security risks amid declining production

food security agriculture policy Croatia critical infrastructure European Union

At the ‘From Field to Sea’ conference in Dubrovnik, Croatian officials and EU representatives discussed the growing link between food security and national security. The discussions highlighted critical challenges facing the agricultural and fishing sectors, including declining production, labor shortages, insufficient infrastructure, and an increasing reliance on imports.

Marijana Petir, Chair of the Croatian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, emphasized the need for a policy shift to prevent the loss of added value caused by exporting raw materials while importing finished products. She advocated for shorter supply chains to ensure domestic food availability during geopolitical or climate crises.

The Agriculture Committee has proposed recognizing strategic agricultural, food, and fisheries infrastructure as critical infrastructure. This designation would allow investments in production, processing, storage, and logistics to be funded through national security budgets, similar to how NATO allies allocate funds for critical infrastructure and civil preparedness.

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Aindrias Moynihan · Croatian Parliament · Dubrovnik · European Union · Marijana Petir

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[○ 1 SOURCE] NATO allies have committed to allocating 5% of GDP to defense and security needs by 2035. www.poslovni.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] The ‘From Field to Sea’ conference was held in Dubrovnik. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.poslovni.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] Aindrias Moynihan is the Chair of the EU Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food. www.dalmacijadanas.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Agriculture Committee proposed recognizing food infrastructure as critical infrastructure for national security. www.poslovni.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Marijana Petir is the Chair of the Croatian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.poslovni.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Croatia is facing declining agricultural production and labor shortages. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.poslovni.hr

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