Cancun and CAP critical for farmers

THE world trade talks in Cancun combined with the recent changes to the Common Agricultural Policy create a critical juncture for Ireland's agri-food sector, according to Agricultural Science Association president Pat Cahill.

He made the claim when outling details of the ASA annual conference to be held in Kilkenny on Friday.

Faced with decreasing margins and uncertain prices, he said surveyed farmers in 75% of cases are uncertain about farm succession.