Worried Spanish lemon growers have set up a special ___24___ to try to solve the problems of a ___25___ market and competition from non-EC countries, in both Europe and South America.
This move comes ___26___ exports last year fell by 3300 tonnes, leaving an estimated 69000 tonnes of fruit on the trees. In the ___27___ period countries like Turkey——selling in the winter ——and Argentina——selling during the summer ——have increased their volumes from 40000 ___28___ 55000 tonnes.
The Spanish organization has 15 members, drawn from industry associations, cooperatives and the trade in the Murcia and Valencia regions, ___29___ produce almost 90% of the total Spanish crop. Jaime Tiglesias the co-coordinator of the commission said. ___30___ a press conference in Nuevo Castillo. That it will co-operate ___31___ other sectors, in particular the orange growers and the olive producers, but that it will hold independent views.
___32___ not yet legally recognized, the commission has already drawn up a series of ___33___. These include proposals to extend the season, cut production costs and improve quality. ___34___ the marketing side has called for lemons to be included in the CAP( Common Agricultural Policy) with Community preference. It also wants an EC promotional campaign.
Its recommendations will be presented to the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Andalusian government ___35___ the next few weeks.
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A.commission B.measure C.responsibility正确答案A