AreaEuropean Union

Commodity GroupMilk and dairy products

CommodityDairy products

Date01/06/2016

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentState Market intervention

DescriptionProlonged the intervention period for purchasing skimmed milk powder (SMP) and increased the ceiling to 350 000 tonnes – for acquisition at a fixed price of 169.8 EUR/100 kg. Allocated EUR 420 million for targeted aid to the livestock sector, with the option of 100 percent top-up using national funds. Endorsed the possibility of voluntary agreements between farmers to limit milk supply for a 6-month period, starting from 13 April 2016 (based on Article 222 of the Common Market Organization). Increased funds for food promotion programmes, including the provision of milk to school children in Syria.