Farmers Complain About Position in Agri-Food Chain, Govt Promises Action

Ljubljana, 14 February - Farmers' representatives complained that their share in food revenue is far from fair as they met government officials in Ljubljana on Monday. They were promised action by officials, who say a code of ethics in the agri-food chain will promote much needed transparency.

Ljubljana President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President of the Agriculture and Forestry Chamber Ciril Smrkolj (left) and Agriculture Minister Dejan Zidan speak to the press following a meeting of the government and farmers.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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