Education is key for farmer development

In Macra na Feirme, we have just concluded five Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020 consultations with more than 600 young farmers across the country.

It was a very affirmative and meaningful exercise. We heard at first hand the views of young farmers and they got the opportunity to shape a policy which will play a significant role in influencing our farming futures.

Macra na Feirme is the first organisation to undertake such an extensive and broad member consultation which is very timely considering the EU Commission has just launched its own consultation on CAP 2020 last week.