CAP reform proposes income boost

Europe: Commission proposals to reform the CAP would boost less intensive farming and secure income rises for farmers, according to two new studies published yesterday.

According to the studies published by the Commission, farm income would increase by 8.5 % compared to 2001.

As to a scenario based on the existing policy (Agenda 2000), the income impact would be largely neutral for EU-15 (-0.1% in 2009).