Agriculture Minister Concerned About Reduction of Vineyards

Brussels, 16 July - Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is concerned that many Slovenian wine makers would reduce their vineyards if the reduction is funded by the EU in line with the recently proposed reform of the EU wine market, although Slovenia does not have any estimates yet on how many producers would do it.

Brussels Austrian Agriculture Minister Josef Proell (left) discussing with Slovenia's Iztok Jarc ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Austrian Agriculture Minister Josef Proell (left) discussing with Slovenia's Iztok Jarc ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Irish Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan (left) shaking hands with Slovenia's Iztok Jarc ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Irish Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan (left) shaking hands with Slovenia's Iztok Jarc ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Slovenian Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc (left) and his Portuguese counterpart Jaime Silva ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Slovenian Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc (left) and his Portuguese counterpart Jaime Silva ahead of the ministerial of EU agriculture ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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