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Sweetener groups line up against EU sugar quota extension
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27 July 2012
Shortages of refined sugar that have forced the European Commission to temporarily ease its sugar regime are giving industry groups new ammunition in their fight against efforts to extend the EU’s production quota.
France sees wide support to regulate food markets
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15 October 2010
France said on Thursday its proposals for tighter controls on commodity trading were being well received in many G20 countries, and it issued a joint statement with Brazil on measures to curb food price volatility.
Europe heat wave sparks surge in grain prices
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26 July 2010
Surging European grain prices following a scorching heat wave in recent weeks are likely to raise flour prices, and farmers are facing higher bills for animal feed, industry executives and analysts said on Friday (23 July).
OECD, UN predict 40% rise in food prices by 2020
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16 June 2010
Growing demand from emerging markets and biofuel production are expected to drive up farm commodity prices leading to increased food insecurity, warns the latest outlook on global agricultural markets.
States told to repay €346 million to EU farm budget
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18 March 2010
European Union governments must repay €346.5 million of financial aid from the bloc's farm budget for failing to follow EU spending rules, the European Commission said on Tuesday (16 March).
Socialists propose 'New Deal' for EU farm policy post-2013
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05 March 2010
The Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament yesterday (4 March) tabled its vision for a fair, large-scale reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Ministers mull measures to reduce food price volatility
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24 February 2010
Most EU farm ministers agree that new measures are needed to reduce price volatility of agricultural commodities. But the European Commission argues that any new initiative should only be used as a safety net and should not undermine efforts undertaken to enhance competitiveness.
French 'reflection group' on CAP reform raises eyebrows
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23 February 2010
French Agriculture Minister Bruno Le Maire has assembled a group made up of sixteen personalities, including chefs, writers and business people, to reflect on the future of Europe's agriculture policy. EurActiv France reports.
Ministers want to give farmers better bargaining power
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19 January 2010
EU-27 farm ministers agreed yesterday (18 January) to push for measures that would ensure all actors in the food supply chain, and particularly farmers, receive fair compensation for their work.