Milk price row hits EU - again
With dairy farmers across Europe warning that the industry is in jeopardy, the European Milk Board said today (26 May) that an EU concession to protestors – to consider early subsidy payments – is “not enough” to safeguard the farmers' future.
UPDATE: EU: Early subsidy payments “not enough” – dairy farmers
26 May 2009
With dairy farmers across Europe warning that the industry is in jeopardy, the European Milk Board said today (26 May) that an EU concession to protestors – to consider early subsidy payments – is “not enough” to safeguard the farmers' future.
EU: Dairy farmers "could get financial aid"
26 May 2009
The EU's Agriculture Commissioner has reportedly signalled that the bloc could provide some financial help to dairy farmers protesting over milk prices.
French union boss turns milk row sour
21 May 2009
Today (21 May) is a public holiday in France to mark Ascension Day, which commemorates the rise of Jesus into heaven.
There remains, however, a stark...
UPDATE: FRANCE: Bongrain backs Paris talks on milk
19 May 2009
Bongrain, one of the dairy groups at the centre of the milk row in France, has backed government moves for mediated talks with farmers – but insisted the fall in prices in April came after a jump in prices last year.
FRANCE: Paris looks for milk price talks
19 May 2009
The French government has appointed mediators in a bid to resolve the stand-off between the country's producers and dairies over price.
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