IFA ‘looks forward’ to working with Hogan on shaping the future of CAP

The Irish Farmers’ Association has met with Phil Hogan, the incoming European commissioner for agriculture and rural development.

IFA president Eddie Downey said the association looked forward to working closely with the Mr Hogan in shaping the future of the Common Agricultural Policy in a way that will have a positive impact on Irish and European farm families.

Mr Downey said an immediate issue is the impact of the Russian ban on the agriculture sector and measures that are needed to comprehensively address it.