The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has given its backing to the convergence of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments.
The IBLA confirmed it has examined how CAP convergence will impact on its farmer members.
Highlighting that farmers will need ‘maximum support’ to stay working on the land, the farming organisation added: “At the end of the week, what you have in your hand from your sweat and toil is what is the most important.”
“How any Government department or any farm organisation would not choose the option, which helps support our farmers as much as possible, is not considering the best interests of family farms and rural communities.
“Under the 85 per cent convergence model, cattle rearing farmers will benefit the most and also under the 100 per cent convergence model.”
IBLA members have been urged to voice what they want and stand up for the next generation of farmers.
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