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EU supports for biofuels
EU has authorised MS to grant tax relief on biofuels
Energy crop payment of €45/ha introduced in 2003,
but limited to 2 million hectares on non setaside land
Energy crops can also be grown on setaside land
High tariffs on ethanol (up to 63% AVE) but with
preferential access for many developing countries
Tariffs on biodiesel are low (6.5%) and even lower (0-
5%) on oilseeds and vegetable oils for industrial uses
Relatively limited EU interventions has encouraged MS
to implement their own action plans and instruments