Byrne discusses Agri-Policy with Ulster Farmers Union delegation

This week West Tyrone SDLP MLA and Vice-Chairperson of the Stormont Agriculture Committee, Joe Byrne met with a delegation from the Ulster Farmers Union to discuss Agri-Policy and CAP Reform.

Mr Byrne said "I have had a meeting with Ulster Farmers Union President Harry Sinclair, CEO Clark Black and Senior Policy Officer Wesley Ashton. During the meeting with we had a wide ranging discussion around the CAP flat rate payments system, transition for the new Cap review in 2014 and 2020, as well as other matters like Single Farm Payment entitlements and Greening."

"I was joined by my SDLP Assembly colleagues and we emphasised the need to achieve fairness and equality in relation to CAP reform going forward so that Agri-Production in Northern Ireland can be sustained and enhanced so rural communities can survive."  

"The SDLP under my direction as Agricultural Spokesperson has been having numerous meetings with farming interests groups in Northern Ireland, concentrating particularly on the CAP Reform Proposals. The SDLP is committed to helping new farmer entrants and young farmer's interests."