WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/AG/N/EU/7 
2 Avril 2012 
 (12-1710) 
Committee on Agriculture Original:   English 
   
NOTIFICATION 
 
  The following submission, dated 29 February 2012, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the European Union . The notification concerns domestic support commitments 
(Table DS:1  and the relevant Supporting Tables) for the marketing year 2008/2009 . 
 
  
 
 
  
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Page 2 Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Total AMS commitment Currency Current Total AMS 
(from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedule*) (from Section 1 of  Part IV of the Schedule) (from attached Supporting Tables) 
1 2 3 
      
72,244 Million EURO 11,795.5 
      
 
* This commitment is in conformity with the information on the EU25/27 commitments as communicated to the Membership at the 53rd meeting of the Committee on Agriculture. 
Information on the EU25 commitment was provided in writing to the Committee. The EU25 figure is increased by 520 million EUR (B ulgaria's AMS commitment) to establish the 
EU27 level.  
 
 
 
  
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 Page 3Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment: "Green Box"  
 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data source Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
(a) General Services 
Research (i)   
Research and information on plan t products, animal production methods, 
and integrated measures on the conservation, characterisation, collection 
and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources in agriculture; 
research on structure of agricultural holdings, restructuring of systems for 
agricultural surveys; research to di rect EU tobacco production towards the 
least harmful varieties and qualities.  
1,085.4  
EAGF*, 
EAFRD** 
and national 
sources  
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 2075/92; 
Council Regulation 882/2004; 
Council Regulation 870/2004; 
Council Regulation 1166/2008; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 1234/2007; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Pest and disease control (ii) Animal disease eradication and m onitoring programmes; monitoring of 
the physical conditions of animals wh ich could pose a public-health risk 
linked to an external factor, as well as other food safety, animal and plant 
health measures; verification of co mpliance with feed and food law, 
animal health and animal welfare rules. 1,290.1 EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Decision 90/424; 
Council Regulation 882/2004; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 178/2002; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Training services (iii) Vocational training of farmers. 183.4 EAFRD, 
EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007;  
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid guidelines 2006/C 319/01.  
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Page 4 Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data source Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
Extension and advisory 
services (iv) Advisory services; management help ; technical assistance; help for 
formation of producer groups. 1,016.9 EAFRD, 
EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Council Regulation 2189/2004; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Inspection services (v) Monitoring and preventive measures ; checks on uniform and correct 
application of rules in Member States; collection and analysis of farm 
accountancy data on the income and bus iness operation of agricultural 
holdings. 367.9 EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1782/2003; 
Council Regulation 165/1994; 
Council Regulation 7919/65; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Marketing and promotion 
services (vi) Support to producer groups; promotion of organic food; encouraging 
consumption of specific products; enhancing public awareness of the 
Common Agricultural Policy; information on and promotion of 
agricultural products and their methods of production; schemes to 
improve marketing network, quali ty and presentation of produce; 
initiatives for the promotion of family farming. 915.0 EAGF, 
EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 865/2004; 
Council Regulation 1234/2007; 
Council Regulation 814/2000; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Infrastructural services (vii) Development and maintenance of farm  infrastructure; construction and 
reconstruction of power lines for ag ricultural producers; provision of 
electricity and water supply; farm ro ads; construction of reservoirs; flood 
protection. 1,794.1 EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
Other farm services (viii) Elementary services for rural eco nomy and population; Member States' 
measures: launching services for mutual aid, farm relief, farm 
management, introduction of accounting on the farm. 329.8 EAFRD, 
EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
(b) Public Stockholding for Food Security Purposes 51.0 National 
sources National expenditure 
(c) Domestic Food Aid Distribution of agricultural products to deprived persons; free distribution; 
school milk scheme. 589.6 EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1234/2007; 
Council Regulation 2200/96; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007.  
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 Page 5Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data source Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
(d) Decoupled Income 
Support Single Payment Scheme (SPS), Separate Sugar Payment, Separate Fruit 
and Vegetables Payment; decouple d Complementary National Direct 
Payments. 31,893.7 EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1782/2003 
(e) Income Insurance and In come Safety-net Programmes 17.1 National 
sources National expenditure 
(f) Payments for Relief 
from Natural Disasters Reconstruction and restoration of  agricultural production potential 
damaged by natural disasters. 1,165.3 EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Agricultural State Aid 
Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
(g) Structural Adjustment 
Assistance provided 
through Producer 
Retirement Programmes Compensation payments to farmers at least 55 years old leaving 
agriculture. 885.6 EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 2079/1992; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
(h) Structural Adjustment 
Assistance provided 
through Resource 
Retirement Programmes Initial afforestation of agricultural land. 302.7 EAGF, 
EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1493/1999; 
Council Regulation 2080/1992; 
Council Regulation 479/2008. 
(i) Structural Adjustment 
Assistance provided 
through Investment Aids Aid for farm modernisati on; purchase of machinery, equipment, animals, 
buildings and plantations; aid fo r young farmers; investment in 
restructuring of semi-subsistence farming; reallocation of land, 
diversification of rural activity and quality improve ment schemes; 
preliminary investment in setting up producer groups; grubbing up of 
vineyards; restructuring of the sugar industry. 7,771.7 EAFRD, 
EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1234/2007; 
Council Regulation 320/2006; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 479/2008; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
(j) Environmental 
Programmes Protection of environment and preservation of the countryside, aid for 
environmentally sensitive areas; support and protection of organic 
production by creating conditions of fair competition; aid for forestry 
measures in agriculture; conservation and improvement of  rural heritage. 5,693.6 EAFRD, 
EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1182/2007; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Council Regulation 2078/1992; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01.  
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Page 6 Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data source Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
(k) Regional Assistance 
Programmes Specific measures for the benefit of certain disadvantaged areas (French 
overseas departments, Azor es, Madeira, Canary Is lands, Aegean Islands), 
other outermost regions, less-favour ed areas (LFA) and mountainous 
areas. 3,720.2 EAGF, 
EAFRD and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 2019/93; 
Council Regulation 1452/2001; 
Council Regulation 1453/2001; 
Council Regulation 1454/2001; 
Council Regulation 1782/2003; 
Council Regulation 247/2006; 
Council Regulation 1405/2006; 
Council Regulation 1698/2005; 
Council Regulation 1785/2003; 
Council Regulation 1257/1999; 
Commission Regulation 
1857/2006; Agricultural State 
Aid Guidelines 2006/C 319/01. 
(l) Other Single Area Payment Scheme  (SAPS). 3,752.3 EAGF and 
national 
sources Council Regulation 1782/2003. 
TOTAL GREEN   62,825.4     
 
*EAGF stands for European Agricultural Guarantee Fund 
**EAFRD stands for European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment – Direct Payments under Production-Limiting Programmes – "Exempt Direct Payments”   
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with refe rence to criteria in Article 6:5 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(Million EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Payments based on fixed area and yields 3,089.5   
 Per hectare compensatory payments to producers of cerea ls, oilseeds, protein crops, grass silage, including set-
aside (Chapter 10 of Title IV of R 1782/2003). 1,512.1 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Quality premium and supplements to pe r hectare compensatory payments to durum wheat (Title IV, Chapters 1 
and 10 of R 1782/2003). 138.2 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009  
 Protein crop premium (Title IV, Chapter 2 of R 1782/2003). 34.1 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Per hectare compensatory payments for producers of rice (Title IV, Chapter 3 of R 1782/2003). 165.1 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Aid for seeds (Title IV, Ch apter 9 of R 1782/2003). 23.4 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Cotton (Title IV, Chapter 10a of R 1782/2003). 216.9 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Aid to olive groves (Title IV, Chapter 10b of R 1782/2003). 100.5 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Per hectare aid to hops production (Title IV, Ch apter 10d of R 1782/2003). 3.5 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Per hectare aid for energy crops (Title IV, Chapter 5 of R 1782/2003). 53.7 EAGF accounts 2009 
 Transitional fruit and vegetables payment (Title IV, chapter 10g of R 1782/2003). 300.9 EAGF accounts 2009 
 Aid for bananas (Title III, R 247/2006). 278.4 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
 Payments in virtue of Art 69 of R 1782/2003. 262.7 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009
Payments based on 85 per cent or less of  the base level of production 0.0  
Livestock payments made on a fixed number of head 2,258.4  
 Payments to producers keeping suckler cows, compen sating for intervention pri ce reduction, limited on the 
number of animals in accordance with reference year s (suckler cow premiums)  (Title IV, Chapter 12 of R 
1782/2003). 1,245.6 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009  
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Page 8 Measure type Name and description of measure with refe rence to criteria in Article 6:5 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(Million EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 Special premium for producers holding male bovine animals,  within regional ceilings under a reference year (beef 
special premium) (Title IV, Chapter 12 of R 1782/2003). 106.9 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Slaughter premium within nationally fi xed maximum number of head (calves and adults) (Title IV, Chapter 12 of 
R 1782/2003). 341.3 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Dairy payments to milk produ cers (Title IV, Chapter 7 of R 1782/2003). 3.4 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Compensatory payments for ewes and goats, limited per producer in accordance with reference numbers (ewe and 
goat premium) and fixed fl at-rate ewe and she-goat premium in le ss favoured and mountain areas (Title IV, 
Chapter 11 of R 1782/2003). 396.8 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
 Payments in virtue of Art 69 of R 1782/2003. 164.5 EAGF and national 
accounts 2009 
TOTAL BLUE   5,347.8   
  
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 Page 9Supporting Table DS:4 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union  
   
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS  
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to 
DS:7 below) 
 
 
(Million EURO) Product-specific 
equivalent m easurements 
of support 
(from Supporting Table 
DS:8 below) 
(Million EURO) Total 
AMS+EMS 
(if 2+3<0, then 
4=0) 
 
(Million EURO) Production 
value* 
 
(Million 
EURO) Current Total AMS 
(aggregate) 
 
 
 
(Million EURO) 
1 2 3 4=2+3 5 6 
Common wheat 2,081.5  2,081.5 21,771.6 2,081.5  
Durum wheat -474.4  0.0 2,561.9 0.0  
Barley 2,226.4  2, 226.4 9,997.1 2,226.4  
Maize 596.2  596.2 9,637.5 596.2  
Sorghum 8.1  8.1 n.a. 8.1  
Rice 16.1  16.1 938.0 0.0 de minimis 
Sugar  1,813.1  1,813.1 3,008.9 1,813.1  
Milk 175.3  175.3 52,723.7 0.0 de minimis 
Skimmed milk powder 846.1  846.1 n.a. 846.1  
Butter 2,800.7  2,800.7 n.a. 2,800.7  
Beef -1,348.7  0.0 28,439.6 0.0  
Dried fodder 129.0  129.0 18,392.5 0.0 de minimis 
Fibre flax and hemp 21.0  21.0 n.a. 21.0  
Tobacco 375.6  375.6 499.3 375.6  
Cauliflower 0.0  0.0 814.0 0.0  
Tomatoes 0.8  0.8 5,775.6 0.0 de minimis 
Apples 0.2  0.2 4,600.0 0.0 de minimis 
Apricots 0.1  0.1 n.a. 0.1  
Nectarines 2.6  2.6 1,652.1 0.0 de minimis 
Peaches 0.4  0.4 1,999.6 0.0 de minimis 
Pears 0.0  0.0 n.a. 0.0   
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(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS  
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to 
DS:7 below) 
 
 
(Million EURO) Product-specific 
equivalent m easurements 
of support 
(from Supporting Table 
DS:8 below) 
(Million EURO) Total 
AMS+EMS 
(if 2+3<0, then 
4=0) 
 
(Million EURO) Production 
value* 
 
(Million 
EURO) Current Total AMS 
(aggregate) 
 
 
 
(Million EURO) 
1 2 3 4=2+3 5 6 
Aubergines 0.0  0.0 n.a. 0.0  
Melon 0.0  0.0 n.a. 0.0  
Watermelon 0.3  0.3 n.a. 0.3  
Oranges 0.7  0.7 1,826.2 0.0 de minimis 
Mandarins 0.0  0.0 997.2 0.0  
Clementines 0.9  0.9 n.a. 0.9  
Satsumas 0.2  0.2 n.a. 0.2  
Lemons 0.0  0.0 726.6 0.0  
Grapes 0.1  0.1 2,781.6 0.0 de minimis 
Other products not mentioned in Annex X 
to R 1580/2007 2.8  2.8 n.a. 2.8  
Citrus fruit for processing 23.8  23.8 n.a. 23.8  
Silkworms 0.4  0.4 0.3 0.4  
Bee keeping 23.5  23.5 n.a. 23.5  
Nuts 92.2  92.2 n.a. 92.2  
Wine 324.6 469.0 793.6 15,836.8 793.6  
Pigmeat  3.6 3.6 32,568.8 0.0 de minimis 
Ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin  89.0 89.0 n.a. 89.0  
Potatoes for processing into st arch 152.3 -258.6 0.0 9,874.3 0.0  
       
Total product-specific AMS   12,124.3  11,795.5  
       
Total non-product-specific AMS from 
Supporting Table DS:9 below 757.5  757.5 344,270.3 0.0 de minimis 
TOTAL:  Current Total AMS      11,795.5   
* Source :  Eurostat 2008 or estimate; n.a. = not available  
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 Page 11Supporting Table DS:5 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Market Price Support 
 
Description of basic 
products Marketing year 
beginning … Measure type(s) Applied 
administered 
price  
(EURO/t) External 
reference 
price  
(EURO/t) Eligible 
production 
 
('000 t) Associated 
fees/levies 
 
(Million EURO)Total market price 
support 
 
(Million EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
((4-5)*6)-7 9 
Common wheat 1 July 2008 Price s upport 101.3 86.5 140,544 0.0 2,081.5  
 
 
Applied administered price: 
EU legislation 
Production: European 
Commission estimates Durum wheat 1 July 2008 Price support 101.3 148.5 10,052 0.0 -474.4 
Barley 1 July 2008 Price s upport 101.3 67.3 65,463 0.0 2,226.4 
Maize 1 July 2008 Price s upport 101.3 91.9 63,356 0.0 596.2 
Sorghum 1 July 2008 Price support 101.3 85.7 516 0.0 8.1 
Rice 1 September 2008 Price support 150.0 143.3 2,399 0.0 16.1 
Sugar 1 October 2008 Price s upport 323.5 193.8 13,469 0.0 1,747.2 
Skimmed milk 
powder 1 July 2008 Price support 1,698.0 684.7 835 0.0 846.1 
Butter 1 July 2008 Price suppor t 2,217.5 943.3 2,198 0.0 2,800.7 
Beef 16 October 2008 Price support 1,560.0 1,729.8 8,077 0.0 -1,371.5 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Non-Exempt Direct Payments 
 
 
Description of 
basic product Marketing year 
beginning… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(EURO/t) External 
reference 
price  
(EURO/t) Eligible 
production
 
(Million t) Total price-
related direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Other non-
exempt direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Associated 
fees/levies 
(Million 
EURO) Total direct 
payments 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6)) 8 9 10 11 
Sugar 1 October 2008 Direct aid for 
beet and cane 
producers         22.9   22.9 EAGF 
accounts 
2009 and 
national 
sources 
  National aid     43.0  43.0 " 
Dried fodder 1 April 2008 Production aid     129.0  129.0 " 
Fibre flax and 
hemp 1 July 2008 Processing aid     21.0  21.0 " 
Citrus fruit for 
processing 1 January 2008 Production aid     23.8  23.8 " 
Milk 1 July 2008 National aid     175.3  175.3 " 
Beef 16 October 2008 Exceptional 
support 
measures     22.8  22.8 " 
Bee keeping 16 October 2008 Specific aid     23.5  23.5 " 
Nuts 16 October 2008 Area payment     92.2  92.2 " Silk worms 1 April 2008 Production aid     0.4  0.4 " 
Tobacco 16 October 2008 Premium     375.6  375.6 " 
Wine 1 August 2008 Restructuring     322.5  322.5 " 
  Harvest 
insurance     2.0  2.0 " 
  Green 
harvesting     0.1  0.1 "  
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(EURO/t) External 
reference 
price  
(EURO/t) Eligible 
production
 
(Million t) Total price-
related direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Other non-
exempt direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Associated 
fees/levies 
(Million 
EURO) Total direct 
payments 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6)) 8 9 10 11 
Potato starch 16 October 2008 Premium and 
production 
refunds         152.3   152.3 EAGF 
accounts 
2009 and 
national 
sources 
Cauliflower 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 European 
Commission 
market 
management 
data 
Tomatoes 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.8  0.8 " 
Apples 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.2  0.2 " 
Apricots 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.1  0.1 " 
Nectarines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      2.6  2.6 " 
Peaches 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.4  0.4 " 
Pears 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 "  
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(EURO/t) External 
reference 
price  
(EURO/t) Eligible 
production
 
(Million t) Total price-
related direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Other non-
exempt direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Associated 
fees/levies 
(Million 
EURO) Total direct 
payments 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6)) 8 9 10 11 
Aubergines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 European 
Commission 
market 
management 
data 
Melon 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 " 
Watermelon 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.3  0.3 " 
Oranges 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.7  0.7 " 
Mandarins 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 " 
Clementines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.9  0.9 " 
Satsumas 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.2  0.2 " 
Lemons 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0  0.0 " 
Grapes 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations     0.1  0.1 "  
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(EURO/t) External 
reference 
price  
(EURO/t) Eligible 
production
 
(Million t) Total price-
related direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Other non-
exempt direct 
payments 
(Million EURO)Associated 
fees/levies 
(Million 
EURO) Total direct 
payments 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6)) 8 9 10 11 
Other products 
not mentioned in 
Annex X to 
R 1580/2007 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      2.8  2.8 European 
Commission 
market 
management 
data 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Other Product-Specific and Total Product-Specific AMS 
 
Description of 
basic product Marketing year 
beginning … Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(Million 
EURO) Market 
price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5)
(Million 
EURO) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6)
(Million 
EURO) Total AMS
 
  
 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Common wheat 1 July 2008 Price support     2,081.5  2,081.5  
Durum wheat 1 July 2008 Price support     -474.4  -474.4  
Barley 1 July 2008 Price s upport     2,226.4  2,226.4  
Maize 1 July 2008 Price support     596.2  596.2  
Sorghum 1 July 2008 Price support     8.1  8.1  Rice 1 September 2008 Price support     16.1  16.1  Sugar 1 October 2008        1,813.1  
  Price support     1,747.2    
  Direct aid for 
beet and cane producers      22.9   
  National aid      43.0   
Milk 1 July 2008 National aid      175.3 175.3  
Skimmed milk 
powder 1 July 2008 Price support     846.1  846.1  
Butter 1 July 2008 Price support     2,800.7  2,800.7  
Beef 16 October 2008        -1,348.7  
  Price support     -1,371.5    
  Exceptional 
support 
measures      22.8   
Wine 1 August 2008        324.6   
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning … Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(Million 
EURO) Market 
price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5)
(Million 
EURO) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6)
(Million 
EURO) Total AMS
 
 
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
  Restructuring      322.5   
  Harvest 
insurance      2.0   
  Green 
harvesting      0.1   
Dried fodder 1 April 2008 Production aid      129.0 129.0  
Fibre flax and 
hemp 1 July 2008 Processing aid      21.0 21.0  
Cauliflower 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Tomatoes 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by Producer 
Organisations       0.8 0.8  
Apples 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.2 0.2  
Apricots 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.1 0.1  
Nectarines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      2.6 2.6  
Peaches 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.4 0.4   
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning … Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(Million 
EURO) Market 
price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5)
(Million 
EURO) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6)
(Million 
EURO) Total AMS
 
 
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Pears 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Aubergines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Melon 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Watermelon 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by Producer 
Organisations      0.3 0.3  
Oranges 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.7 0.7  
Mandarins 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Clementines 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.9 0.9  
Satsumas 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.2 0.2   
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basic product Marketing year 
beginning … Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(Million 
EURO) Market 
price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5)
(Million 
EURO) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6)
(Million 
EURO) Total AMS
 
 
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Lemons 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.0 0.0  
Grapes 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      0.1 0.1  
Other products 
not mentioned in 
Annex X to 
R 1580/2007 1 January 2008 Market 
withdrawal by 
Producer 
Organisations      2.8 2.8  
Citrus fruit for 
processing 1 January 2008 Production aid      23.8 23.8  
Bee keeping 16 October 2008 Specific aid      23.5 23.5  
Nuts 16 October 2008 Area payment      92.2 92.2  Silk worms 1 April 2008 Production aid      0.4 0.4  Tobacco 16 October 2008 Premium      375.6 375.6  
Potato starch 16 October 2008 Premium and 
production 
refunds           152.3 152.3    
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Product-Specific Equivalent Measurements of Support 
 
Description of 
basic products Marketing year 
beginning … Measure type(s) Applied 
administered 
price  
 
 
 
(EURO/t) Production 
eligible to 
receive the 
applied 
administered 
price  
(000 t) Market 
price 
support 
budgetary 
outlays 
(Million 
EURO) Equivalent 
measurement 
of support  
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Other 
product-
specific 
support
 
(Million 
EURO) Associated 
fees/levees
 
 
 
(Million 
EURO) Total 
monetary 
value of 
equivalent 
commitment
(Million 
EURO) Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
(7+8+9-10) 12 
Potatoes for 
processing 
into starch 16 October 2008 Minimum 
price 178.3 1,948.8  -258.6    -258.6 EAGF accounts 
2009 
Wine 1 August 2008 Private 
storage aid, 
Distillation, 
Aids for 
specific uses      469.0  469.0 EAGF accounts 
2009 
Pigmeat 16 October 2008 Private 
storage aid      3.6  3.6 EAGF accounts 
2009 
Ethyl alcohol 
of agricultural 
origin 1 January 2008 National aid           89.0   89.0 National sources 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  European Union 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  Marketing year 2008/2009 
 
Non-Product-Specific AMS 
 
Measure type(s) Marketing year 
beginning … Non-product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays 
(Million EURO) Other non-product 
specific support 
(include calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total non-
product-specific 
support 
 
(Million EURO) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
(3+4-5) 7 
              
Horizontal support in the fruit 
and vegetables sector:       
       
- Green harvesting and non-
harvesting  1 January 2008 0.4   0.4 European Commission market 
management data 
- Harvest insurance 1 Ja nuary 2008 9.0   9.0 " 
       
National support measures:       
       
- Insurance subsidies 1 January 2008 526.0   526.0 National sources 
- Interest concessions 1 January 2008 175.6   175.6 " 
- Other 1 January 2008 46.5   46.5 " 
Total non-product-specific         757.5   
 
 
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