11/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - Member States reached agreement on the proposal to reduce the level of the compulsory freeze on cereal harvests in 2004 from 10% to 5%. The decision was taken following this summer's heatwave. (EUROPE 12 November 2003). This measure will allow an increase of EUR 7 million in the enlarged EU's cereal production. This regulation is expected to be adopted without debate on 17 December at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council. Parliament will give a favourable...