Tillage farmers are the biggest losers when it comes to the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the deal will “push land out of tillage”. “This deal is bad reading for tillage farmers overall,” added Mr Miller. “The Government and its department officials must use its influence with the national plan to ensure the tillage sector grows in area going forward, a commitment given to us by the present Minister McConalogue. “The carbon footprint of these grains can be up to 24 times that of Irish grain according to the Teagasc Crops 2030 Report. ConsultationMeanwhile, Minister McConalogue began his nationwide consultation on the new CAP and will engage with all farmers and stakeholders so that a national plan can be implemented.

Source: Irish Examiner July 09, 2021 09:56 UTC