Worried Spanish lemon growers have（29)up a special commission to try to（30)the problems of

Worried Spanish lemon growers have (29) up a special commission to try to (30) the problems of a declining market and competition from non-EC countries, in both Europe and South America. This move comes (31) exports last year fell by 33000 tonnes, leaving an estimated 69000 tonnes of fruit on the trees. In the (32) period countries like Turkey--selling in the winter--and Argentina--selling during the summer--have increased their volumes from 40000 (33) 55000 tonnes.

The Spanish organisation has 15 members, drawn from industry associations, cooperatives and the trade in the Murcia and Valencia regions, (34) produce almost 90% of the total Spanish crop. Jaime T lglesias the coordinator of the commission said, (35) a press conference in Nuevo Castillo, that it will co-operate (36) other sectors, in particular the orange growers and the olive producers, but that it will hold independent views.

(37) not yet legally reoognised, the commission has already drawn up a series of (38) . These include proposals to extend the season, cut production costs and improve quality. (39) the marketing side it 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 (40) the next few weeks.

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A．arrange

B．set

C．fix