CAP 2020: Road-map for generational renewal

In Macra na Feirme, we have recently launched our policy paper entitled ‘CAP 2020 — Young Farmer Roadmap for Generational Renewal’ on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post 2020, says Sean Finan. The document articulates the view of approximately 1,000 young farmers who expressed their vision for CAP 2020 after a significant national consultation.

As young farmers our overwhelming view is that CAP payments need to support active farmers and that all CAP 2020 measures need to be young farmers proofed with a top-up for young farmers on all measures. We are calling for the commitment of a minimum of 10% of the total CAP budget be dedicated towards young farmer measures.

Despite global events, political circumstances and Brexit it is crucial that every effort is made to protect the CAP budget with the ambition required to increase it.