19/01/2011 (Agence Europe) - Grains Trade Convention. On 18 January, the European Commission called for an extension of the Grains Trade Convention of 1995 until 30 June 2011. The last time this agreement was extended was through the decision made by the International Cereals Council in June 2009. It remains in force until 30 June 2011. The prolongation of the Convention also extends the Union's contribution to the administrative budget of the International Grains Agreement (almost €0.4...