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With a global amply supply and low prices for maize, the import duty for maize, sorghum and rye was updated as of today.

The EU and 21 WTO Members published a statement on the importance of ensuring open and predictable trade in agri-food products throughout the crisis.

The latest edition of the short-term outlook report presents projections for each sector, taking into account the coronavirus crisis.

Despite a number of challenges, the EU recorded a positive agri-food trade surplus in January 2020.

The Commission adopts two measures to increase the cash flow of farmers and relieve administrative burden in these challenging times.

Commissioner Wojciechowski writes to EU agriculture ministers highlighting possibilities under the CAP’s rural development framework to support farmers.

The CAP payment applications deadline will be extended by one month, from 15 May to 15 June, to give more time to farmers to fill in their applications.

The Commission proposes further simplification and flexibility in the use of instruments under the Common Agricultural Policy.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the launch of a new financing initiative for investments in the agriculture and bioeconomy sector.