In a letter obtained on Monday 20 August, European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan confirms he is considering additional measures (derogations regarding fodder crop production) to help EU farmers adjust to the effect of drought in recent weeks (see EUROPE 12076).
In response to a letter from Michel Dantin (EPP, France) on support to compensate for the adverse effects of drought, Hogan points out he intends to agree to the request put forward by several countries, including France,...