19 October 2009| Source: Keith Nuthall

European farmers organisation Copa-Cogeca has welcomed the decision this morning (19 October) by EU ministers to back more urgent measures designed to succour Europe’s hard-pressed dairy sector.

Ministers agreed to include the industry amongst those eligible for swiftly released subsidies upon sudden and difficult falls in price and demand.

The European Parliament should approve the move by Wednesday. This would allow finance ministers to release ...


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