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Kelly bets on 2013 reference year for SFP

Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, is betting on a 2013 reference year for the new single farm payment (SFP).

Kelly bets on 2013 reference year for SFP

Thu, 23 May, 2013 - 01:00

Stephen Cadogan

EU agriculture ministers want options of a 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 reference year.

The commission proposed only 2011, and the parliament wants 2009, 2010 or 2011 options, or 2013 for incoming EU member, Croatia.

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