NFU looks for fair CAP implementation

The NFU has called on Defra to ensure its CAP reform implementation results in a fair deal for UK farmers, after the final outstanding issues were resolved at European level last night.

“The important thing now is that the implementing rules are quickly settled,” he said.

“Farmers need to be able to plan their businesses. Our focus will now turn to Defra to ensure that the way the Reform is applied in England allows our farmers to compete fairly with their European counterparts.”