The situation in the dairy sector is becoming increasingly difficult. A seasonal increase in production is expected in the coming weeks as cows are moved from stalls to pastures.
Please find below information on the political measures taken by the European Commission as well as about the current situation in Belgium, Denmark,…
In times of crisis more than ever: voluntary reduction scheme indispensable to prevent further decline in producer prices
Dairy farmers call for the immediate EU-wide implementation of this important crisis instrument
The year 2020 got off to a bad start: numerous storms in Europe, analysts predicting a stock market crash in the course of the year and, finally, this virus from far away that has spread all over the world.
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The Corona crisis has led to many new developments in the past week. Please read on for the latest information on the situation in the dairy sector:
Video conference of EU Agriculture Ministers (25/03/2020)
On 25/03/2020, the EU Agriculture Ministers met via video conference. A range of proposals were discussed, including…
The EU must have a crisis instrument ready NOW to reduce the resulting fallout
The exchange of information regarding the corona crisis is currently very important for all areas of life and work. The European Milk Board sends this newsletter with information on the developments in the different countries. We would like to thank all colleagues on their farms throughout Europe for their support for this…
Together with my fellow Executive Committee members from Belgium, France and the Nether-lands, I recently participated in an interesting meeting with EU Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski. Our first impression is promising.
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Baltic farmers call on the EU to implement uniform direct payments for all. The European Milk Board also calls on all EU Institutions to support the inclusion of an effective crisis instrument in the CAP.
