In France, Agriculture Minister Stéphane Le Foll announced on Tuesday 30 August that further funding of almost €50 million was being provided for farmers, with priority given to dairy producers who are having to cope with a collapse in prices. This money will complement the aid agreed by the EU in July (EUROPE 11612).
The country’s goal is to reduce national milk production by 5%. The government does not want to go beyond a cut of that size so as not to have to finance restructuring of...