European Commission ‘totally out of touch’ with agricultural realities

THE European Commission is totally out of touch with agricultural realities, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association.

President Malcolm Thompson said he was shocked at reports that the Commission plans to slash Common Agricultural Policy spending post-2013.

He said the reports say the cuts include proposals for major reform — zoning in on public goods payments and the creation of a third pillar to combat climate change.