The Minister approached reform in his usual steady and reliable manner and, as before, directed that an information-based campaign be started. Consequently, the Department of Agriculture and Food proceeded to update and inform farmers on the CAP agreement. This was a real case of the Government being in touch with the people. It is interesting, although hardly surprising, to see again how contact and consultation have prevented a panic reaction to change. It seems that farmers have been constructive and, while change is always a challenge, it has been very reassuring to see that they are willing to adapt and see the opportunities not the downsides.