Analysis of recent CAP proposals
This week in the Irish Farmers Journal you will find expert analysis of Agriculture Phil Hogan’s CAP proposals as outlined on Thursday. The proposals set out nine objectives for the Common Agricultural Policy post Brexit amid a smaller budget. They will now have to be agreed by the Council of…
New revamped CAP policy set to favour small and young farmers
A new revamped Common Agriculture Policy is set to favour small and young farmers. The European Commission has announced its proposals for 2021 to 2027 which include a new agri-environmental scheme and a 2 percent fund for young farmers. It says the plans is to modernise and simply the CAP…
New CAP needs to protect small family farms
Sinn Fein says it’s vital that the small farmer is protected in today’s CAP announcement. Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will reveal new details on the CAP budget post Brexit this morning (10:30am) Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says the party has made a submission calling for the Pillar 1 payments…
Surveys reveals strong support for farmers getting more support from CAP
80% of Irish people believe the Common Agricultural Policy is honouring its commitment in providing safe, high quality, healthy food. That’s the highest satisfaction rating in Europe with CAP according to a Eurobarometer survey. This contrasts with an EU average of 64% and 38% in France. Grace Bolton of the…
North West TD suggests leveling basic payment rates for CAP 2020
A North West TD is proposing leveling the basic payment rates for CAP 2020. Sinn Feinn Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Kenny, says that the current system is unfair to farmers as it based on farming practices from almost 20 years ago. There are suggestions that the Basic Payment and Greening…
INHFA continues campaign for farmers in disadvantaged areas
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is continuing its campaign to double payments to farmers living in rural disadvantaged areas. Their calls are part if the organisations campaign on the Areas of Natural Constraint which are up for review by the Department of Agriculture as part of the CAP…
Trade and strong CAP will protect farmers after Brexit, says IFA President
The President of the IFA says maintaining the closest possible trading relationship between the UK and EU and providing a strong CAP budget following the UK departure are the two main issues that will help to protect the farming sector post-Brexit. Joe Healy was reacting to today’s report by the…