Agri Politics
Two Irish MEPs are among the signatories of a letter to the European Commission president calling for the withdrawal of the proposed CAP.
The overnight agreement among European agriculture minsters on CAP has been provoking reaction from a number of quarters throughout today.
The EU's Council of Agriculture Ministers has agreed its position on the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Agri-Business
Minister McConalogue said that he wouldn't accept eco-scheme ringfencing if there is "a threat of significant losses of unspent funds".
The European Commission has reportedly indicated that the transitional arrangements under the CAP would facilitate the re-opening of GLAS.
The 'respite' from Brexit instability must be used to achieve a trade deal and to solve the issue of funding for CAP, according to the ICSA.
Environment
Minister Creed has warned that there is a risk of "push-back" from farmers on the issue of climate change mitigation.
Founder of the group 'Ireland’s Future' has moved to criticise some of the proposals contained in the next Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
A 'Farm Carbon Scheme' that would see farmers being rewarded for making efforts to cut their carbon has been suggested by Phil Hogan.
Beef
Suckler farmers should be included in the allocation of the €100 million beef aid fund, according to Michael Creed.
The delivery of a strong Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) budget for Irish farmers is a key priority says Minister Andrew Doyle.
A new 'Farm Carbon Forrest Initiative' has been proposed by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.
The IFA has argued that farmers should vote for candidates who will fight for them in the upcoming European and local elections.
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has approved a batch of proposals for improving EU farm policy.
The distribution of direct payments and the environmental conditions attached to those payments under the CAP post-2020 were discussed by Michael Creed.
Irish farmers 'need prompt clarity' on what kind of Brexit support measures the Government will implement, according to Charlie McConalogue.
Payments must be maintained at current levels if the CAP roll-over is to work effectively, the ICSA and ICMSA say.
Ireland-South MEP Sean Kelly has indicated that direct payments will remain the same should there be a CAP roll-over.
Rural Life
The INHFA has warned that low income farmers need to be protected if a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deal is delayed.
Fianna Fail is calling for a BPS ceiling of €60,000 to be adopted in the next CAP in order to "safeguard Irish Family Farms".
The IFRG has launched a petition for a €300 suckler cow scheme, with MEPs Liadh Ni Riada and Sean Kelly backing the plan.
James Healy has warned that a smooth transition from the current CAP to its reformed version after 2020 is "essential".
Farm leaders say that CAP rollover can only work if budgets are maintained and member states shoulder the Brexit burden.
