In addition to surveying food production from mountain areas, Euromontana’s 2002-2004 project takes stock of legislation, public schemes and private initiatives directly or indirectly addressing mountain farming and its food production. While the survey covered the eight countries involved in the project (France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Romania, Poland, Norway and the UK) — and the European level. Consideration was also given in this dossier to two additional countries—Austria and Switzerland—with mountain areas of particular importance and relevance.
For the purpose of the Euromontana project, data was collected in 2003. Therefore, updated information and figures for 2004 are identified in the body of the text. Data regarding Austria and Switzerland correspond to 2004.
This report also provides definitions of mountain areas and describes agriculturalpolicies that can support production in mountain areas. It includes legislation that is related to mountain and quality products, giving examples of brands related to the development of specific products.
