11. Waters said she supports organic farmers not just as sources of good food but also because they are good stewards of the countryside. 12. EU Farm Commissioner Franz Fischler was under increasing pressure to find money to support cattle farmers. 13. Even though the member states agree on the need for urgent action, disagreement abounds as to where the money can be found to support cattle farmers. 14. EU Farm Commissioner Franz Fischler was under increasing pressure to find funds to support cattle farmers. 15. It also recommended ways to improve distribution and support local farmers. 16. Many lawmakers say it also is time to find a cheaper, more effective way to support farmers. 17. Some analysts have worried that the Peasants Party would push legislation aimed at protecting and supporting farmers in a way that could stall reforms required for EU membership. 18. The ban started a public health scare causing a slump in demand for beef across the EU which spent billions of dollars to buy up beef to support farmers. 19. The EU spent billions of dollars to buy up beef to support farmers. 20. The food shortage was blamed on severe droughts, floods and governments failing to support small-scale farmers. |