The European Commission announced on Tuesday 19 September that Polish pig producers, who might have to cease production because of the outbreak of African swine fever, were to receive financial support totalling €9.3 million.
The support will be provided for Polish pig farmers who own no more than 50 pigs and/or piglets and are located in areas at high risk of African swine fever (the disease has been present in the eastern border area of the EU since 2014).
To avoid new outbreaks, strict...