EU Set to Exempt Small Farmers from Deforestation Regulations Amid Implementation Delays
European Union officials are preparing significant revisions to the bloc’s deforestation legislation, including exemptions for small-scale farmers. The law’s implementation has been postponed to 2026 following pressure from trading partners and technical challenges with the mandatory registration system.
Major Revisions to EU Deforestation Legislation
The European Union is preparing to exempt small-scale agricultural producers from key requirements of its landmark deforestation law, according to multiple officials familiar with the negotiations. The development comes as Brussels delays the legislation’s implementation for the second time, pushing the enforcement date to January 2026.
