In recommending the two-year extension, the Commission says the present market
organisation for hops has brought production into line with demand “both
in quantitative terms through a reduction in the area planted – and in qualitative
terms via a change in the varieties planted, particularly to satisfy demand
in the beer brewing industry.”
EU: EU hops subsidies receive new lease of life
EU hop growers will continue receiving subsidies equivalent to £290 per hectare for at least two more years under a proposal made by the European Commission. However, it is still to be approved by EU agriculture ministers and comes in the face of demands at the WTO negotiations on food and drink products that the EU slashes its agricultural subsidies.
December 15, 2000