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Interestingly this is somewhat similar to what the US is doing for some food items. For example farmers are being paid to milk cows then dump in on the ground.
by Buge 10y ago
Interestingly this is somewhat similar to what the US is doing for some food items. For example farmers are being paid to milk cows then dump in on the ground. This makes sure we have higher milk production capacity than necessary. Then if a disaster strikes or war that could reduce production, we have some extra production capabilities to help.
- Symbiote 10y agoThis is one of the main reasons for the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy, which has existed since the 1960s and covers a lot of food types. The excess food is stored, and if it's not needed is sold (or sometimes given) to other countries. This is criticised as farmers in those countries might be left unable to compete.
- hackuser 10y ago> one of the main reasons for the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy Hmmm ... based on what I've read, that might be the main rationalization. The reason is that the agricultural industry demands subsidies and has the political power to obtain them (as in many countries).
- Symbiote 10y agoEurope had just finished a period of food shortage caused by World War II, which lasted years after the war in some countries. Governments were keen to prevent future shortages.