Important economic role of farmers highlighted by European groups

THE important economic role farmers play in providing food and services to society has been highlighted by Copa-Cogeca, which represents European farmers and agri co-ops.

It insisted that the well-being of farmers and their families is crucial if they are to ensure that the objectives of the CAP and society’s expectations are fulfilled.

Copa president Padraig Walshe warned that having a big income gap between farmers and other sectors of society endangers all the objectives of the CAP.