Decoupling marks new farm era, says Maher

DECOUPLING will mark a new era in European and Irish agriculture, according to Agri Aware chairman TJ Maher.

He said the introduction of the new decoupled farm support system is clearly the most fundamental change to the Common Agriculture Policy since it was established in 1973.

The new system, which took effect from January 1, will completely change the way farm supports are administered to farmers.