Fears over CAP reform talks

THE Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is extremely worried that “the worst of all worlds” is likely to be the outcome of the stalled EU CAP reform talks, due to resume today.

John Deegan, president, said there is closer alignment between France and Germany but this is likely to result in a decision that is detrimental to Irish farming.

“Mr Fischler’s reform proposals are balanced in general and this is becoming ever more apparent as we see the lack of clear and sensible alternatives at Council of Ministers level,” he said.