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Agriculture: Europe plans to simplify standards
The European Commission must unveil a draft regulation which aims to reform the common agricultural policy (CAP), with a simplification of standards and fewer ecological constraints.
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The European Commission must unveil a draft regulation which aims to reform the common agricultural policy (CAP), with a simplification of standards and fewer ecological constraints.
The simplification of the common agricultural policy (CAP), was at the heart of farmers’ demands a few weeks ago in France. A mobilization which continues in several neighboring countries. In SwissThursday March 14, farmers blocked important roads. On the European Union side, Brussels must announce measures with a slogan: fewer controls, less paperwork and more flexibility.
A relaxation of the 4% fallow rule
Among the announcements, a relaxation of the 4% fallow rule, mandatory to receive aid. He There would also be relaxed rules on maintaining permanent meadows. Also, crop rotation should no longer be compulsory. Will these measures be enough to appease the anger of farmers? They must be revealed during the day, Friday March 15, by the European Commission.
