Brussels, 20/05/2011 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission gave its approval in principle, on Tuesday 17 May, for advances to be paid to help farmers affected by the drought in the north of Europe (see EUROPE 10380).
France has received an agreement in principle from the Commission for 80% of the suckler cow premium to be paid early - on 16 October, rather than the usual December. France has also asked for advance payment of 50% of direct decoupled aid to be paid in mid-October. The...