Brussels, 08/06/2016 (Agence Europe) - European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan confirmed on Wednesday 8 June that he intended to extend the period during which member states can make direct CAP (common agricultural policy) payments without any reduction in the rate of reimbursement of the aid.
This measure, in response to the difficulties being faced by a number of countries in getting support payments out to farmers, extends the deadline for direct payments to be made from 30 June to...