date:Oct 23, 2012
eep the agricultural sector as a government priority when it discusses the new EU farm policy.
The EC presented proposals at the end of last year to reform the bloc's 55 billion euros ($72 billion) per year common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2014-20, which must be jointly approved by EU governments and lawmakers.
The plans are aimed at making the CAP fairer and more environmentally friendly, and help farmers face challenges such as market volatility and climate change.
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