Brussels, 16/10/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 16 October, the European Commission introduced a new proposal that would cause farmers less pain when it comes to the direct aid reduction rates for 2013 (these will be taken out of the EU's budget for 2014). The principle of financial discipline makes this cut necessary. On 9 October, the Commission applied a 4% reduction in 2013 direct payments in compliance with financial discipline and a €2,000 ceiling under which this reduction would...