Dutch farmers fined €132m for exceeding European milk quota

The Netherlands has been fined €132m by the European Commission for exceeding its 2013/2014 milk quotas.

Eight countries were fined for overproduction, with the highest fine of €163m going to Germany.

The quotas will end in 2015.

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