They also requested that the derogation for the fallow areas be permanently in effect and that the states buy and store the grain production so that there are no collisions due to the Ukrainian goods
The demonstration of farmers in Brussels yesterday it was convened by the European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC), the Federation of Belgian Young Farmers (FJA) and Coldiretti, the Italian agricultural association with the largest number of members.
The ECVC calls for a general end to free trade agreements and “unfair competition” as well as the suspension of negotiations with the Mercosur countries for a trade agreement. Food prices should also be more tightly regulated, the German publication agrarheute reported.
They are also pushing for cost-covering production prices to be included in the European directive against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.
In addition, CAP payments should be increased, distributed more equitably and above all used to transition to more agro-ecology and sustainability. In addition, there is a need to reduce the bureaucracy in agriculture, according to the association. He also opposes the deregulation of genetic engineering law.
Meanwhile, Coldiretti president Ettore Prandini has called for a “definitive end” to the 4% set-aside obligation instead of a simple exception in 2024. Prandini also believes a moratorium on farmer penalties is needed for 2024 and 2025.
In addition, the Industrial Emissions Directive and the new Packaging Directive will have to be suspended.
Coldiretti also demanded that government money be used to buy and store grain in Europe. This would prevent the grain market from being “destabilized” by the influx of Ukrainian goods.
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