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The Centre for Studies and Strategic Foresight (CEP): the internal think-tank of the French Ministry of Agriculture

In a complex and globalized world, knowledge and anticipation arerequired in order to improve the management of public affairs ratherthan repeteadly react to crisis. Thus the French Ministry ofagriculture, agri-food and forestry created the Centre for studies andstrategic foresight (CEP), so as to strengthen capacities in the fieldsof evaluation, studies, monitoring, and foresight . The CEP developsanalysis and tools for managing public issues of national orinternational scope : market management, price volatility, CAP reforms,feeding behaviours, diffusion of new agricultural practices, energytransition, climate change impacts, territories andrural world, globalization, emerging countries, etc.

28 novembre 2025 Info +

What futures for the French fruit and vegetable sectors by 2040?

This note presents the main findings of a prospective study on the French fruit and vegetable sectors looking ahead to 2040, and includes four possible scenarios for future developments.

13 novembre 2025 Info +

The Vulnerability of Forests to Natural Disturbances

Forests are increasingly threatened by natural disturbances, which are being exacerbated by climate change. This note explores the growing risks that will emerge in the future.

07 novembre 2025 Info +

Vocational training and career changes towards agriculture

At a time when the renewal of the agricultural workforce is a decisive challenge, pathways into farming are opening up to people who are changing careers from diverse backgrounds. In this context, continuing agricultural education constitutes an important step, giving access to qualifications.

16 octobre 2025 Info +

Influenza aviaire : le plan de vaccination de la France

À compter d'octobre 2023, le ministère de l'Agriculture et de la souveraineté alimentaire a mis en application son plan de vaccination contre l'influenza aviaire hautement pathogène (IAHP).
From October 2023, the French ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty has conducted its vaccination action plan against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

30 septembre 2025 Info +

The ministry’s heritage

The ministry of Agriculture has a rich history built around an exceptional heritage, which you can visit during European Heritage Days on September 20-21, 2025. Follow the guide!

20 septembre 2025 Info +

Infographic - French breeding

17 septembre 2025 Infographie

Infographic - Production and consumption of milk and dairy products

11 septembre 2025 Infographie

French Organic Farming in 2040: a foresight exercise

This note presents four scenarios for the future of the French organic farming sector up to 2040.

10 septembre 2025 Info +

Proposed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India: Opportunities and Risks

This note analyzes the competitiveness of the Indian beef and sugar industries, within the context of a potential free trade agreement with the European Union.

09 septembre 2025 Info +

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Challenges and Prospects for the Agricultural Sector – Analysis n°207

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Challenges and Prospects for the Agricultural Sector

19 mai 2025 Info +

Building with Wood: Environmental and Economic Potential - Analysis n°211

This note analyses the economic and environmental challenges facing the timber construction industry, and presents scenarios for the future.

24 avril 2025 Info +

Liberalisation of agricultural policies: the case of New Zealand

This note analyses the role of agricultural policies in the transformations of New Zealand agriculture.

25 mars 2025 Info +

The High Council for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (CGAAER) presentation video

The High Council for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (CGAAER) presentation video.

16 octobre 2024 Info +

Foresight modeling and public policy in the forest sector - Analysis n° 204

This note shows how foresight modeling helps shape public policy in the forest sector

20 septembre 2024 Info +

Reinforcing WOAH support for veterinary services based on digital and genetic technologies

The development of digital tools enables very significant progress in the production, sharing and exploitation of data on pathogens and vectors. In addition to that progress, especially in the field of genetics, generating precise sanitary data of great importance for veterinary services, digital technology has revolutionised our ways of communicating and enables us to be more effective together at regional or local levels in managing expertise and inspections.

22 mai 2024 Info +

Emmanuelle Soubeyran, candidate for the position of Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) 2024-2029

Emmanuelle Soubeyran is candidate for the position of Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 2024-2029. The result of the election will be announced on May 28, 2024 in Paris.

22 mai 2024 Dossier