Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Feb. 24

LISBON -- The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced on Friday that 204.1 million euros (221.2 million U.S. dollars) were paid to farmers as an incentive to adopt agri-environmental measures.

This amount includes subsidies for projects such as soil conservation, grassing of permanent crops, diverse pastures and efficient water use, among others, according to an official statement. (Portugal-Econom