EU to reduce use of crops to create biofuel

EU member states will be urged to produce more biofuel from residues, wastes and seaweed as part of a proposed cap on fuels made from farmed crops.

MEPs and the Council of Ministers have agreed upon a compromise plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions caused by the use of farm land for biofuel crops.

The committee endorsed the outcome of the EU talks with the Latvian presidency by 51 votes to 12, with one abstention.