Brussels, 01/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - The Court of Auditors doubts the effectiveness of the extensification of premium and payments schemes in the beef and veal sector. The Extensification Premium (EPS) was introduced in 1992(revised during the 199 reforms) to encourage beef production in an extensive and environmentally sustainable manner, to reduce intensive production. In its Special Report No 5/2002 released on Monday, the Court points out paradoxically that the system does not provide...