Farmers call for fair and balanced 'Mini trade package' deal in Bali

Farmers from across the world united in Bali today calling on negotiators to agree on a “mini package” in the world trade talks which ensures a fair and balanced deal for farmers and agri-cooperatives. The move came as negotiations step up at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation being held in Bali this week.

In a meeting with the World Farmers Organisation (WFO), FNSEA Vice-President Henri
Brichart, representing Copa-Cogeca, supported WFO position and urged world leaders to make a positive step towards meeting the objectives set out in the WFO trade policy position adopted by farmers throughout the world earlier this year. He highlighted the need to agree a Bali package covering trade facilitation, agriculture and a number of development issues this week and a clear work programme which should include issues on production standards like the environment, animal welfare and Sanitary and PhytoSanitary issues. He stressed that farmers need a fair and predictable multilateral trade system and that a breakdown of multilateral negotiations must be avoided. This is the best way to avoid trade disputes and ensure the greatest benefit for all.

For further information:
Arnaud Petit
Copa Cogeca
Tel: +32 22872703
Email: [email protected]

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