It's clear that the current Common Agricultural Policy faces a number of significant challenges and that, while support for farming remains strong across the EU, substantial reforms are on the cards.
It's crucial that we seek to influence the shape of the things to come. And to do that we need your views - it’s important that NFU members follow developments and share their thoughts. For any CAP-related feedback, you can email us on CAP2013@nfu.org.uk.
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- CAP greening: What's the latest? 16 May 2012
‘Greening’ of direct payments is at the heart of the CAP reform debate. The past couple of weeks have seen some noteworthy developments.
- AHDB on CAP 'greening' 04 May 2012
The AHDB has said that up to three-quarters of arable farms would be affected by CAP ‘greening’ or crop diversification rules, and that reductions in gross margins could amount to £48/ha in some cases.
- EU Budget briefing note 01 May 2012
Click through for our expert analysis on the ongoing EU Budget negoations for the next financial period which will run from 2014 to 2020 and have a significant impact on the CAP.
- Farming leaders' serious CAP concerns 24 Apr 2012
UK farming leaders have expressed serious concern at reports that government negotiators in Brussels are trying to give states the power to cut direct payments by up to 20%, through a system which would replace modulation.
- CAP complexity concerns echoed in Europe 18 Apr 2012
The NFU has today urged policy makers to take on board concerns raised by the European Court of Auditors that the proposed changes to the CAP would be too complex to administer.
- NFU fights return of 'set-aside' 28 Mar 2012
The NFU has stepped up its lobbying in Brussels to convince policy-makers to drop proposals for a seven per cent 'set-aside' of agricultural land as part of CAP reform.
- NFU responds to Defra paper on future of CAP 05 Mar 2012
Please find attached an NFU briefing paper on the NFU response to the Defra discussion paper on CAP reform.
- CAP: European farmers set out stall 05 Mar 2012
Copa-Cogeca has published its position on the EU Commission’s CAP reform proposals.
- The CAP and developing countries... 02 Mar 2012
Does the CAP adversely affect the trade and development of developing countries? We've taken a look at the myths.
- Grassland and the CAP 27 Feb 2012
Our new briefing looks at current rules for permanent pasture, under the Single Payment Scheme, and the contents of CAP reform proposals for 'permanent grassland'.
- CAP reform: An update 23 Feb 2012
It’s been four months since the European Commission published its proposals to reform the CAP. Find out what's going on here.
- NFU12: De Castro backs call for CAP amendments 22 Feb 2012
The chairman of the European Agriculture and Rural Development Committee has backed the NFU’s call for key amendments to CAP reform proposals.
- ‘Crucial time’ for CAP common sense 16 Feb 2012
During meetings with leading EU policy-makers, the NFU has called for a simplified, market-orientated CAP that recognises existing environmental efforts.
- NFU and Italian union join forces on CAP 15 Feb 2012
The NFU and Confederazione Nazionale Coldiretti have agreed a common statement on the future of the CAP, following top level discussions between the two organisations.
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