Fruit and vegetables first in line for aid following Russian import restrictions
The Committee on the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets has announce funding initiatives for emergency measures in response to the Russian import restrictions.
Additional funding for peaches and nectarines is aimed primarily at withdrawals for free distribution, but will also cover withdrawals for “other destinations (e.g. composting, non-food use, etc).” The budget for these measures is €29.7 million for withdrawals and €3 million for promotion, allocated to Italy, Spain, Greece and France on the basis of annual production.
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There was then an extended discussion of the administrative arrangements for emergency measures for perishable fruit & vegetables, the formal text of which will only be published next week.
The discussion dealt with the other sectors where the market is feeling an impact. The Commission confirmed that it is analysing the latest data and will not hesitate take any further emergency market support measures if necessary, notably for certain dairy products where the impact of the Russian ban seems obvious.
Next Thursday’s Management Committee will focus on the market situation for dairy and meat products.
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The main outcome of today’s meeting include:
Additional funding for peaches and nectarines is aimed primarily at withdrawals for free distribution, but will also cover withdrawals for “other destinations (e.g. composting, non-food use, etc).” The budget for these measures is €29.7 million for withdrawals and €3 million for promotion, allocated to Italy, Spain, Greece and France on the basis of annual production.
There was then an extended discussion of the administrative arrangements for emergency measures for perishable fruit & vegetables, the formal text of which will only be published next week.
The discussion dealt with the other sectors where the market is feeling an impact. The Commission confirmed that it is analysing the latest data and will not hesitate take any further emergency market support measures if necessary, notably for certain dairy products where the impact of the Russian ban seems obvious.
Next Thursday’s Management Committee will focus on the market situation for dairy and meat products.
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