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ACT NOW OR PUT YOUNG FARMERS AT RISK
Posted on April 19, 2010 by Alan Kelly
17/04/10 Munster MEP Alan Kelly addressing the Labour Party National Conference at NUI Galway.
I took the opportunity during the Labour Party National Conference at NUI Galway, to highlight the grave situation facing farmers if the future of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is not addressed now.
The clock is counting down towards 2013, and with every minute that passes, the situation for Irish farmers becomes more critical.
Agriculture is at the very core of rural life in Ireland and CAP 2013 is critical to ensuring future generations of farmers do not turn their backs on the industry.
We must encourage young farmers to get involved and provide them with a viable career path in farming.
Permanent link | Categories: Agriculture • Alan Kelly MEP • Labour • North Tipperary • CAP 2013 • Common Agriculture Policy • Ireland • farming
300m Support For Dairy Farmers Not Enough
Posted on October 22, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today I voted to increase the dairly support fund for EU dairy farmers from 300m to 600m. The parliament voted in favour of the 300m but alas did not agree to the doubling of this. This was despite the fact that the parliament had previoulst argued that such a figure was necessary. The Labour Party MEPs voted for the 600m but unfortunately the FG and FF MEPs voted against it, which I believe is unfortunate as it was in the best interests of Irish farmers.
Permanent link | Categories: Agriculture • farming • dairy • milk crisis • alan kelly mep • agriculture
