EU STEPS UP SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN DAIRY SECTOR AS OPTIMISM GROWS ABOUT END TO RUSSIAN BAN
May 1st, 2016
As the European Union (EU) dairy industry continues to face challenges, it is calling for EU institutions and member governments to have a greater focus on resolving Russia’s ban on EU agricultural goods, while continuing to open up new markets. In the meantime, the Russian ban has not helped an oversupply problem that is depressing prices. While EU support measures and aid over the past two years have been beneficial – with additional measures announced in March – the sector continues to seek relief.
Jukka Likitalo, secretary general of European dairy ...
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