Run on EU-subsidised energy crops
Farmers in Brussels have applied for an enormous area for subsidised cultivation of energy crops. The number of hectares reached 3 million against 1.2 million in 2006.
The numbers have been announced today. The crops are destined for biofuel
production.
production.
Due to this huge interest the European Commission will probably make a
decision mid October to lower the amounts paid per hectare. These can decrease
from 45 to 30 euros per hectare. Total expenditure then will remain limited to
90 million euros.
decision mid October to lower the amounts paid per hectare. These can decrease
from 45 to 30 euros per hectare. Total expenditure then will remain limited to
90 million euros.
The strong demand mainly comes from countries in
Eastern Europe, which for the first time are entitled to apply for this
regulation. Poland alone for example has applied for 200,000 hectares of
subsidised culture.
Eastern Europe, which for the first time are entitled to apply for this
regulation. Poland alone for example has applied for 200,000 hectares of
subsidised culture.
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