Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2003

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements.

 

Senator Moylan, whom I had the privilege to hear, made a very interesting contribution. I agree with him on the importance of confidence in farming. The problem is that most of the time farm organisations have to paint the picture in fairly lurid colours which has the disadvantage of not giving any great message of confidence for the future. No one can pretend that farming will be an easy occupation because of all the pressures. The comparative living standard it can offer has undoubtedly declined and nobody has been able to do a huge amount about this during the past 20 or 30 years. There is a process of evolution and adaptation and if it is done sufficiently gradually, that adaptation can take place without too much disruption. If there was abrupt change, as some member states want, there would be huge problems.

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