Meirionnydd farmer diversifies in preparation for CAP reform
A Meirionnydd farmer has gone the extra mile to ensure he is financially prepared to deal with a possible cut in his single farm payment following CAP reform and the loss of income after his Tir Gofal scheme comes to an end. Farmers’ Union of Wales member Geraint Edwards, 41, who farms 600 acres of […]
Flexibility in CAP deal must not be used to make UK farmers ‘uncompetitive’
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “Obviously, we need to have the details of the deal confirmed, but it does appear to pave the way for a fair deal for farmers. However, we would work with Defra to discourage the use of the flexibility allowed under this agreement to shift money away from supporting farmers or […]
UKIP MEP tells Cypriot Agriculture Minister some home truths about CAP reform
In the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee session on 24th January, during a review of the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council, Mr Agnew gave the Minister a scathing critique of three wasted years discussing greening measures to tackle climate change. He said: “I’ve sat through debates here for a good three years about the […]
