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    • EC allocates 500 million euros to support measures for the dairy sector

    The European Commission has adopted a third package of measures to support the dairy sector, worth 500 million euros, in the Council of Agriculture Ministers held on July 18th, which, as stressed the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Isabel García Tejerina, collects all the requests that Spain has been raised to Brussels in recent months, to alleviate the critical situation being experienced by farmers in dairy cattle.

    Non-producing countries conducive to world consumption of olive oil exceeds 3 million tonnes

    Olive oil is a product whose global consumption is expanding, as evidenced with forecasts for the 2015/2016 campaign, aimed at more than 3 million tons, representing a growth of 6% with respect to the above, according to the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC). Increase reflected mainly in non-producing countries, which exceed 25% of the total compared with 11% representing 15 years ago. The International Fair of Olive Oil (wooe, its acronym in English), which will host IFEMA Madrid on 29th and 30th March 2017, will be the ideal place to promote this excellent news for the sector forum.

    AVA-ASAJA accuses mass distribution to sink the price of watermelon on the field

    AVA-ASAJA has denounced the "virulent business strategy" that are carrying out the supermarket chains, consisting of supply of watermelon "to Busted prices", aiming not only to attract more customers using this fruit as a ruse, but also sink quotes watermelon on the field and reverse a trend that, for the first time in recent seasons, was tested positive for the farmer.

    AVA-ASAJA warns of serious damage to the rice crop if the EU bans tricyclazole

    The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) to firmly defend the maintenance of Tricyclazole, the most effective way to combat the fungus Pyricularia wreaking havoc in the paddies product and whose future will debate the EU shortly. The Valencian Association warns of serious harm if eventually it is decided to prohibit their use.

    Double appointment for the most important faces of the Spanish countryside

    On Wednesday, June 6th, there was the double date that brings the most relevant Spanish face field annually: the presentation of the Yearbook 2016 of the Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) and the delivery of Rural Studies Foundation Awards, attached to that organization.

    Tejerina says the TTIP will benefit economically to Spain and will create jobs

    Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, has expressed his conviction that the Transatlantic Trade Agreement and Investment (TTIP) between the European Union and the United States will bring benefits for the Spanish economy and will be a source of job creation.

    About 98 million euros to the CCAA for farm programs, farmers and rural development

    The Sectoral Conference on Agriculture and Rural Development held on June 30th agreed the distribution of about 98 million euros between different regions for the financing of rural development programs, support for the wine sector, animal health, and as agricultural and livestock programs.

    Europe grants a temporary extension of the use of glyphosate

    The European Commission has announced on Wednesday 29th, in a press release, the decision to extend the authorization of the use of glyphosate for a period of 18 months. Thus, the controversial herbicide may be used until the end of 2017, despite resistance from some EU member countries.

    AVA-ASAJA denounces that aid for Russian veto do not reach 40% of production costs

    The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) has reported that helps to minimize market disruptions resulting from the Russian veto on agricultural and food production in the European Union, do not cover, in most cases, 40% of production costs, according to a study by the technical services of this organization

    MAGRAMA and INLAC address the second phase of the campaign to encourage the consumption of dairy

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) and the Interprofessional Organization Way (INLAC) have begun the second phase of the promotion campaign "Dairy here every day" to encourage consumption of milk and milk products, it will run until the end of September. The objective of this action is to introduce the variety and importance of dairy products in a balanced diet.