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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8608

17 December 2003
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture
Commission tables proposal to open aid scheme for private storage of pig meat in EU

Brussels, 16/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Monday evening, the European Commission announced it was soon to make available up to EUR 30 million in Community aid for private storage in favour of EU operators who store pig meat. These operators have been in a difficult situation since the 16% fall in market prices over the past three months. The measure, which was accepted by the management committee for pig meat, will take effect on 22 December. The Commission has therefore reacted positively...

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