Retaining the veto is crucial for farmers

FARMERS have been urged by Liam Alyward MEP to support the Lisbon Treaty (May 6).

However, he fails to mention that the treaty contains measures that are extremely dangerous for farmers and rural communities.

In addition to giving the European Commission exclusive competence over international trade, Article 188 of theLisbon Treaty removes our veto on the final outcome of trade deals negotiated by the European Commission.