Brussels, 25/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - MEPs are calling for greater efficiency in the supply chain of goods needed for farming in order to reduce costs for farmers and the impact on the environment.
On Wednesday 23 November, the European Parliament's agriculture committee voted through by a large majority (30 to 1 with 2 abstentions) a report by José Bové (Greens/EFA) on the supply chain for farms. It will be voted upon in plenary in January or February 2012.
According to Eurostat, the...