ABSTRACT
European agriculture, in particular in the EC, has expanded since World War II because of a demand pull and a technology-subsidy push. Immediately after World War II food demand increased because of growing populations and larger incomes. Changes in life style, values and norms influenced the composition of the consumers’ food basket, which has shifted from carbohydrates to animal proteins and fresh fruit and vegetables. Improved production efficiency and the CAP have stimulated agricultural production.
