Agri Politics
Ireland's priorities for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027 will be highlighted in Brussels today (Monday, November 17).
Agri-Business
IFOAM Organics Europe has described new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals as "a huge step backwards for sustainability".
Dairy
The EMB said the European Commission's current budget proposals "give rise to fears that European cohesion will lose strength".
The INHFA said that a proposal by the European Commission to cut the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget "must be reassessed".
EFFAT said proposals for the CAP post-2027 are weak in terms of budget and goals and fail to make the agriculture sector more attractive.
An independent TD has said that "farmers are still picking their jaws up from the floor" following the EU Commission's CAP proposals.
As part of its range of proposals for the next CAP, the EU Commission is aiming to provide more supports to allow farmers take a break.
The European Commission is proposing that member states develop "starter packs" for young farmers under the next CAP.
Copa Cogeca has said that the coming months will prove to be decisive for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson Peter 'Chap' Cleere slammed the EU Commission's treatment of farmers as part of its new budget proposals
The IFA has said the European Commission must be "faced down" on proposals for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget.
Irish MEPs have criticised new EU budget proposals from the European Commission which they have warned will 'harm' Irish farmers.
EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen defended a proposed budget of €300 billion for the next CAP despite criticism from MEPs.
The European Commission has proposed a €300 billion package of funding for farmers in the next long term EU budget.
The president of the IFA said securing a robust, dedicated and inflation-adjusted CAP budget is "an essential starting point".
The ICSA welcomed the "strong stance" taken by the European Parliament’s AGRI committee on the future of the CAP beyond 2027.
An Irish MEP has said that the battle for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget lies within the European Commission.
The European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI) called for an increased and standalone budget for the CAP.
Funding for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be "protected and reinforced" in upcoming EU budget, according to a Sinn Féin MEP.
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher said there is "no doubt" that there is a lot of concern about the next CAP budget.
Ireland's European Commissioner, Michael McGrath said there is strong support for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the EU Commission.
The next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget needs to increase in order to meet inflation, according to an Irish MEP.
Minister Heydon has reaffirmed his commitment to the traditional two-pillar structure of the CAP, but said he has no ‘crystal ball’.
