Tim Cullinan,
Irish Farmers Association (IFA), president
“On the one hand, the Commission wants farmers to take costly actions to implement the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, but on the other hand they don’t want to provide the necessary funding.
“The Taoiseach now needs to give a clear commitment to all farmers that their payments will at least be maintained in real terms during the transition in 2021/2022 and beyond when the new CAP comes into play.”
Pat McCormack,
Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president
ICMSA president Pat McCormack. \ Philip Doyle
“Firstly, we need a country-by-country allocation. Secondly, we need to know by how much Ireland’s overall allocations – under Pillar I and Pillar II – are down. And, thirdly, and most importantly now, we will need to know how our Government intends to make up that reduction.
“ICMSA is clearly stating that farm families have taken a hit and it is incumbent upon the Irish Government to explain how they intend making good that reduction.”
Edmond Phelan,
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) president
ICSA president Edmond Phelan. \ Donal O'Leary
“It is inconceivable how farmers are expected to provide so many additional public goods in terms of climate and biodiversity on an ever-decreasing funding regime. EU leaders have talked the talk on a Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy, but they have not walked the walk on funding it.
“ICSA believes that the Irish Government is going to have to stump up more Exchequer funds if it is serious about the farming sector.”
Jerry Long, Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) president
ICOS president Jerry Long (left)
“Given the substantial climate and environmental targets set by the EU and Ireland specifically for the agricultural sector, under the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, a cut of 10% in the CAP budget is not only disappointing but nonsensical.
“Cutting funding only serves to limit the opportunities for farmers to act. This disparity will need to be addressed through national co-financing and well-targeted and effective CAP interventions that are made accessible to all farmers.”
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CAP cut ‘nonsensical’ considering climate change demands - ICOS
Government must make good on any CAP reduction - ICMSA
‘Inconceivable’ for farmers to deliver with decreased funding – ICSA
CAP funds not consistent with EU plans – IFA
Tim Cullinan,
Irish Farmers Association (IFA), president
“On the one hand, the Commission wants farmers to take costly actions to implement the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, but on the other hand they don’t want to provide the necessary funding.
“The Taoiseach now needs to give a clear commitment to all farmers that their payments will at least be maintained in real terms during the transition in 2021/2022 and beyond when the new CAP comes into play.”
Pat McCormack,
Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president
ICMSA president Pat McCormack. \ Philip Doyle
“Firstly, we need a country-by-country allocation. Secondly, we need to know by how much Ireland’s overall allocations – under Pillar I and Pillar II – are down. And, thirdly, and most importantly now, we will need to know how our Government intends to make up that reduction.
“ICMSA is clearly stating that farm families have taken a hit and it is incumbent upon the Irish Government to explain how they intend making good that reduction.”
Edmond Phelan,
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) president
ICSA president Edmond Phelan. \ Donal O'Leary
“It is inconceivable how farmers are expected to provide so many additional public goods in terms of climate and biodiversity on an ever-decreasing funding regime. EU leaders have talked the talk on a Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy, but they have not walked the walk on funding it.
“ICSA believes that the Irish Government is going to have to stump up more Exchequer funds if it is serious about the farming sector.”
Jerry Long, Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) president
ICOS president Jerry Long (left)
“Given the substantial climate and environmental targets set by the EU and Ireland specifically for the agricultural sector, under the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, a cut of 10% in the CAP budget is not only disappointing but nonsensical.
“Cutting funding only serves to limit the opportunities for farmers to act. This disparity will need to be addressed through national co-financing and well-targeted and effective CAP interventions that are made accessible to all farmers.”
Read more
CAP cut ‘nonsensical’ considering climate change demands - ICOS
Government must make good on any CAP reduction - ICMSA
‘Inconceivable’ for farmers to deliver with decreased funding – ICSA
CAP funds not consistent with EU plans – IFA
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