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EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan said he was hopeful everyone would have an influence on what form the next CAP will take.
Speaking at the announcement of a multi-million euro investment forestry fund on Friday, the Commissioner said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will now have a 12 week opportunity in a public consultation to make their views known on how climate change should impact on the next CAP.
“But then they have to convince the co-legislators, the council ministers and the European parliament members about what the final outcome of any particular proposals that we will make and agree with the Commission.”
Earlier this week, the Commissioner published an impact assessment, outlining five possible shapes for the next CAP.
With regards to online applications, he said he encourages farmers to do so: “We have 100 of the people farming in Ireland able to apply for their basic payment online, so presume they’ll be able to make a submission online if they wish to do so,” the Commissioner added.
IFA response on consultation
Responding to the launch of a public consultation on the future of CAP, IFA president Joe Healy said the fundamental focus must be on ensuring farmers achieve viable incomes in return for the high-quality food they produce, and their efforts towards protecting the rural environment and supporting rural development.
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