Boost seen for EU applicants’ farmers

According to a study published by the European Commission on 18 March 2002, 'Analysis of the impact on agricultural markets and incomes of EU enlargement to the CEECs', farmers in European Union candidate countries could see their incomes rise by 30% after joining the EU even if they receive no direct aid payments.

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http://ec.europa.eu/comm/agriculture/publi/reports/ceecimpact/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/comm/agriculture/publi/reports/ceecimpact/index_en.htm

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