Brussels, 16/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 16 July, the European agriculture ministers were reasonably divided over the need to include risk management tools in the framework of rural development programmes. A majority of countries is in favour of this, whilst others (such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden) voiced criticism, particularly over the planned revenue stabilisation tool.
Articles 37 to 40 of the proposed regulation on rural development provide for aid in favour of...