LTO: strong support for Europe gardeners needed – Parool.nl

LTO: strong support for Europe gardeners needed – Parool.nl

14-08-14 19:53 pm – Source: Reuters

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LTO-Netherlands expects strong European support for farmers affected by the Russian boycott of fruit and vegetables. “A fast-paced action of the European Commission is required to compensate., The prices on the market We therefore want a robust crisis fund, “said President Albert Jan Maat LTO Netherlands Thursday

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The boycott is Now a surplus into the market which some products have fallen 80 percent in price. “You can not just dissolve the sector. We want a normal market return. By removing products from the market, prices may rise again. ” According to size half the pain should be and the other half

Crisis Jars
“That can be done by adding various crisis pots together by the gardeners.

borne by the EU . In total there would be EUR 1 billion have. In such a crisis fund That gives a good signal, “says Maat. According to LTO, the need has risen high. Hundreds of Dutch horticultural companies are already in the danger zone. “But this crisis is about the borders. And there must be swift action. “

Size further calls on the Dutch government to come for Dutch entrepreneurs who temporarily difficult to come by. Loans a credit guarantee “I hope that the government there Friday provides information on.”

Consultation
What measures is Europe to catch the Russian boycott of perishable goods and the consequences vegetables and fruits, is clear Monday. These sources have notified after consultation today in Brussels between the EU agricultural experts.

The European Commission announced in the middle or Monday is but argued that the “early next week” with targeted action occurs some specific fruits and vegetables “that clearly are struggling now.” This was done partly at the urging of Secretary Sharon Dijksma (Economic Affairs) who spoke by telephone on Thursday with European Commissioner Dacian Ciolos.