Phil Hogan foresees no short-term relief for farming crisis

The “deep and profound crisis” which is causing havoc in agricultural markets shows little sign of improving in the short-term, according to European Union Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan.

He told members of the European Parliament agriculture committee in Strasbourg that despite the measures taken to date the hoped for recovery in prices has not materialised.

EU member states have submitted proposals for alleviating the crisis in several agricultural sectors, including pig meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables ahead of a Council of Minsters meeting in Brussels today.