Farmers face into a year of transition

THIS year will be one of transition for the country's 130,000 farmers, following radical reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

Farmers face into a year of transition

IFA chief economist Con Lucey said the single biggest issue is the preparation for the switch to the single farm payment.

The greatest potential problem is the 100% land link requirement, particularly in the case of the 45,000 farmers who have land rented-in.

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