Interview EU Agriculture Commissioner on CAP/Irish farming & Ukraine

The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development will discuss the Irish CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) strategic plan during his trip here tomorrow (Monday).

Janusz Wojciechowski will attend the World Potato Congress taking  place in Dublin.  He’ll also meet Minister Charlie McConalogue to continue discussions on Ireland’s CAP plan which has been submitted and which the Commission is scrutinising.

The Commissioner says he wants to discuss animal welfare standards and the sustainability of the Irish live-stock sector during his trip here.  He also says he wants to reassure Irish farmers that the EU doesn’t want to reduce animal farming in the bloc.

EU News Radio Editor, Karen Coleman spoke with the Commissioner ahead of his trip to Ireland. He explained why he was visiting the country and what he hopes to achieve during his trip here.

Out words: support Ukraine

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