On Monday 17 July, the EU’s agricultural organisations and cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca) called on the European Commission to take measures to remedy the problems encountered by European cereal producers, particularly as a result of the severe drought.
Copa-Cogeca wants the Commission to show flexibility in implementing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) this year, “so as not to jeopardise farmers’ access to basic support”.
Exemptions have been requested for 2024 for the rules on...