Brussels, 25/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - If they wish to do so, the European Union Member States will be authorised to increase from 60 to 80% the advance payments of premia in the beef sector, as of 16 October this year. The Beef Management Committee has given its unanimous agreement to this measure proposed by the Commission to help farmers who have been affected by the drought. Approval from the Beef Management Committee will allow the decision to be formally adopted by the Commission in...