CAP reform leaves farmers divided

By Ray Ryan FARMER opinion on the impact of CAP reform on their future income is divided according to the results of a Teagasc survey.

The study was carried out among a representative sample of 1,200 farmers involved in the Teagasc National Farm Survey.

It revealed that 42% feel the decoupling of farm payments from production will have no impact on their income. Some 40% expect their income to decline while 10% expect an increase.