The EC proposes that Bulgarian farmers receive 16,75 million euros
European Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski presented the European Commission's proposal for support worth 56,3 million euros, financed from the agricultural reserve, to compensate the suffering farmers for the economic losses due to the increased import of cereals. and oilseeds and limited the impact of market imbalances on their planting decisions, the EC said.
Farmers in countries bordering Ukraine are expressing concern about the effects of increased imports of Ukrainian grains and oilseeds on local markets. Trade disruptions caused by Russian aggression should not harm farmers from neighboring countries.
Based on the assessment sent by the Member States concerned, the Commission analyzes the situation, considering the oversupply of products at the national and regional level and the possible impact on the prices of local production. The pressure on logistics chains, which affects prices and market opportunities for farmers near the border, especially for Romania, was also considered. The financial aid will be distributed among the three member states, who will then distribute it to farmers as soon as possible.
The Commission proposes to allocate 29,5 million euros to Poland, 16,75 million euros to Bulgaria and 10,05 million euros to Romania. The three countries can supplement this EU support up to 100 percent with national funds, which would amount to a total financial aid of 112,6 million euros for the affected farmers, writes "24Chasa.bg".