France: Two new interprofessional contributions are launched for oilseed and protein crops

Published Aug 27, 2021

Tridge summary

An order has been made to establish two new compulsory voluntary contributions (CVOs) in the oilseed protein sector, applicable from the 2021-22 to 2023-24 campaigns. The CVOs will be imposed at a rate of € 0.10 / t for collectors of colza, sunflower, soybean, and linseed oil, and € 0.25 / t for processors and users of protein peas, field beans, and lupine. The revenue generated will be utilized to finance activities such as product value enhancement, quality improvement, and research on cultivation methods that reduce the use of phytosanitary products. This move aligns with the objectives of the Protein Sovereignty, Sustainable Agricultural Transition, Biofuel and Bioeconomy, Food Transitions plans.

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Original content

Two new CVOs (compulsory voluntary contributions) have been created in the oilseed protein sector, according to an order in the Official Journal on August 25 extending the Terres Univia inter-professional agreement of June 23. Their amount for the 2021-22 to 2023-24 campaigns amounts to € 0.10 / t for colza, sunflower, soybean and linseed oil collectors; 0.25 € / t for processors and users of protein peas, field beans, lupine. The proceeds of the CVOs will be allocated to financing actions including research to enhance the value of products, studies aimed at improving the quality of products, "research, in particular on cultivation methods allowing the limitation of the use of phytosanitary products. or veterinarians and ensuring the preservation of the soil and the preservation or improvement of the environment ”, according to the Terres Univia ...

Source: Agpb