EU gives final approval to aid for farmers facing soaring fertiliser prices

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 15 - EU member states have given final approval to targeted support measures for farmers to help offset rising fertiliser prices linked to the crisis in the Middle East. Meeting at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish), agriculture ministers endorsed the European Commission's proposals, which include the creation of a temporary liquidity scheme to cover additional fertiliser costs, the possibility for member states to make higher advance direct payments in 2026, ...

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