Radical changes will shape future of farming

IT was a landmark year for agriculture in Ireland and across the EU with decisions taken that will shape the future structure of farming for the early part of this century.

The most significant event was the culmination in June of the year-long negotiations on the mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Agreement reached by the EU marked the most radical change to the CAP since it was formulated over 40 years ago.