Conference aims to change direction of debate on CAP

THE debate about the future of the Common Agricultural Policy must move away from farmers and how much money they receive, according to Ireland South member of the European Parliament Alan Kelly.

He made the suggestion when announcing that he is to host a one-day conference on the future of the CAP and the rural economy in Tipperary Institute, Thurles, on March 26.

“We must start talking about the opportunities it could provide in terms of securing food supply, fighting climate change and re shaping the rural economy to make it more competitive.