About Strength2Farm
Strengthening farmers’ bargaining power for fairer and more resilient agricultural value chains
Strength2Farm is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project focused on improving farmers’ position in agricultural markets across Europe.
The project brings together researchers, agricultural organisations and other stakeholders to explore the challenges farmers face in securing fair trading conditions, from relationships with buyers and market structures to the role of producer organisations and cooperatives.
Who will benefit? Strength2Farm aims to help farmers, producer organisations, cooperatives, agricultural advisors, policymakers and other actors across the agricultural sector make informed decisions, strengthen cooperation and improve market relationships.
Why Strength2Farm?
Farmers are essential to Europe’s food system, yet many struggle to secure a fair share of the value they create. Unequal bargaining power and complex market relationships can limit their influence over prices and trading conditions.
What will the project deliver?
Research & Analysis
Conceptual framework, indicators, data, modelling, econometric analysis and interactive visualisation to better understand farmers’ bargaining power.
Business and policy guidance
Good practices for business solutions, policy recommendations and an educational serious game to support decision-making, training and advisory activities.
Digital Tools Platform
A multilingual knowledge platform featuring AI-supported guidance, a Farm Margin Checker and interactive digital resources.
Policy-oriented roadmap
Actionable policy and regulatory recommendations to strengthen farmers’ position and bargaining power.