The European Milk Board (EMB) stated in a press release published on Wednesday 9 May that it did not object to the plan to reduce farm spending over the 2021-2027 period by 5%. It takes the view that the most important thing is to ensure fair prices for producers.
“A reduction in farm funding makes no sense unless, at the same time, it is possible to reach prices that cover costs”, the EMB says.
Erwin Schöpges, EMB President, is not against reducing producers’ dependency on...