03/03/2017 (Agence Europe) – Stock exchange-traded contracts could improve the situation for farmers in the dairy sector by tackling high volatility, according to a new report from the European Commission. Private sector financial instruments such as futures and options can help farmers to tackle risks stemming from unforeseen price shocks and enhance planning reliability, the Commission says. Dairy financial products have been around in the United States since the 1990s, while such...