The case for full decoupling is clear. It will allow the country maintain the existing level of financial support for agriculture, regardless of farm output level. With regard to the important cattle sector, it is understood that cattle exported live to other EU countries will be entitled to the slaughter premium in those member states which have chosen partial decoupling. This is most welcome and will provide a shot in the arm for the live export trade. It should dispel any anxiety and apprehension that may exist among farmers about opting for full decoupling. With full decoupling, farmers keep the value of slaughter premia in their decoupled single farm payment while, at the same time, cattle exported live can collect a coupled slaughter premium. With full decoupling, all payments, including the slaughter premium, will be used to calculate the single farm payment.