Brussels, 02/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission authorised national aid to farmers in south eastern France who had been hit by torrential rain and flooding in September 2002. The bad weather caused losses of such a magnitude that they were likened to a natural disaster. The agricultural sector - mainly vineyards, fruit and vegetables and horticulture - was severely hit by flooding after the rain. Aid is intended not only for repairing damage caused but also to...