(Source: European Commission) European Commission MEMO Brussels, 26 June 2013 The common agricultural policy (CAP) and agriculture in Europe - Frequently asked questions Farming in Europe - an overview How rural is the EU? Over 77% of the EU's territoryis classified as rural (47% is farm land and 30% forest) and is home to around half its population(farming communities and other residents). How many farmers are there in the EU? 12 million (full-time). Overall, agriculture and the agri-foods industry - which is heavily dependent on the agricultural sector for its supplies - account for 6% of the EU's GDP, comprise 15 million businesses and provide 46 million jobs. What types of...
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