IFA wants 50% co-financing and national top-ups for CAP plan
The IFA leader has called upon Mr Coveney to clarify the Government’s position on CAP funding, most notably funding for vulnerable sectors under the new CAP. He said farmers will not tolerate the minister exercising the option to take 8% from Pillar I for coupling, or moving up to 15% of funds from Pillar I to Pillar II.
He cited suckler beef production, sheep, protein crops and small-scale dairy farming in certain regions as vulnerable sectors. The IFA is committed to supporting vulnerable sectors and regions targeting active farmers, using objective criteria which will support productivity and viability.
