Farmers must be properly paid through the EU into the future, according to the Agriculture Minister.
The current Common Agricultural Policy runs until 2027, with calls for the scheme to be reformed.
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has promised a ‘vision for agriculture’ within the first 100 days of her new term.
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has urged the EU to put farmers first for the long term: