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Intervention Cereals
Cereal crop


The purpose of the Intervention Cereals scheme is to:

  • purchase barley from offerers during the buying-season (currently 1 November to 31 May);
  • store the cereals on behalf of the Community; and
  • sell intervention cereals stocks when the Commission agrees to release them onto the market ensuring all appropriate end-use requirements are met.

    Cereal Intervention 2009/2010

    A copy of the cereals purchases scheme guide IM(C)15 is available on this website.

    Other guides available can be found by clicking on the 'Forms' link opposite.

    Information on storage and in-situ storage of grain can be found by clicking on the 'Latest News' link opposite.

    In Situ Storage Rates in Respect of Cereals being Offered into Intervention for 2009/2010 Intervention Season

    Please see attached Notice to Traders concerning In Situ Storage Rates in respect of cereals being offered into intervention for 2009/2010 intervention season.


    NTT 34 Cereals Intervention.pdf