CEJA seeks robust ‘active farmer’ definition to benefit environment
Mr Finan told European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, that young European farmers fear that any further dilution of the ‘active farmer’ definition as proposed in the EU’s new Omnibus Regulation.
Mr Finan welcomed the agreements reached by MEPs and European Council negotiators, which he said point towards a simpler and fairer EU farming policy after 2018 — including boosting farmers’ bargaining power and making sure they are equipped to face risks.
