New study sheds light on working conditions of farm employees in the EU agriculture sector

New report just out!
We are thrilled to share the “Study on the Working Conditions of Farm Employees in the EU Agriculture Sector” — carried out for the European Commission’s DG AGRI.

The study was commissioned by DG AGRI to provide the very first EU-wide baseline for assessing the new social conditionality in the 2023-27 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

What’s inside?

• Mixed-methods research covering all 27 Member States, 10 in-depth case studies and extensive stakeholder consultations.
• Key findings: persistent occupational-safety risks, widespread undeclared and precarious work, especially for seasonal and migrant workers; enforcement remains patchy due to limited resources and fragmented administration.

Why it matters: the insights will help the Commission and national authorities track progress, design fairer interventions and make sure CAP payments reward farms that respect decent-work standards.

Read the full report here.