date:Sep 14, 2012
Europes agriculture minister have reaffirmed their commitment to pushing climate change adaptation measures through reforms to the Common Agricultural policy.
Sustainable food production was key to discussions at a meeting of the Informal Agriculture Council, which took place in Cyprus on 9-11 September. Basing debate around a working document prepared by the Cyprus presidency, ministers talked about how CAP reform could encourage improved water management and soil protection.
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