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East European CAP racket: Euro farm fraud on vast scale

OURVIEW

East European CAP racket: Euro farm fraud on vast scale

A study by The New York Times of CAP farm subsidies in central and eastern Europe has uncovered eye-watering abuse.

CAP 2020: Road-map for generational renewal

FARMING

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.

Commission edges towards a modern, simplified CAP

BUSINESS

Commission edges towards a modern, simplified CAP

The results of a three-month public consultation by the European Commission on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be published online and presented by EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan at a conference in Brusssels in July.

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Watching, waiting for reform

NEWS

CAP reform deal agreed, but Coveney warns changes have just begun

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Thousands face income cuts under new CAP system