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The plan, which is due to be published by the end of 2018, will focus on: research and innovation, agronomic challenges and the environmental benefits of protein crops, the development of supply/value chains and market potential for EU plant proteins in diffe rent market segments.
Ministers welcomed the Commission initiatives and underlined the importance of addressing the issue in a way that is compatible with the protection of environment and the fight against deforestation.
Some member states talked about t he possibility of including economic incentives for protein plants within the future CAP rules and others mention ed the importance of retaining coupled support.
Monday February 19, 2018/ Consilium/ European Union.
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