Policy: CAP Reform

Scofflaw

I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned before now - CAP Reform is on the cards. Presumably the IFA and Ireland's various other lobby groups will be making their own submissions, but at the moment, there's only three or four Irish submissions out of the 600 or so made.

Agriculture is still a huge part of Irish life, with a huge impact on the environment - I'm surprised there's so little apparent interest - as are, apparently, the EU, who've been sending round this circular:

The EU's Agricultural policy is set for reform by 2013. This does not just affect farmers or those who work in the food industry, it has implications for the environment, trade, food safety and indeed how rural areas are looked after. Everyone is concerned.

We would like to ask you a few questions that will help guide the European Commission in proposing future policy. So far over 600 submissions have been made across Europe, but only three of them are Irish (14/05/10).

The survey is only 4 questions long and takes less than 5 minutes to answer. You can check out some of the previous submissions if you want to get a flavour of what is being covered.

Remember your view is very important and this is just one opportunity to have input into one of the EU's most important policies. This part of the debate is open until the 3rd of June.

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/cap-...e/index_en.htm

There's a survey form here, open until June 3rd.

cordially,
Scofflaw

TalkToEU: Philippe

Hi Scofflaw,

Thanks for sticking up our invitation to the online discussion.

We probably should be asking boards.ie members "what the EU should be doing to reduce the carbon footprint in the 2013 reforms". We have an ambitious policy commitment to reduce green house gas emissions by 20% by 2020. Agriculture forms a big part of Ireland's carbon foot print.

What can we realistically do at an EU level to reduce this foot print?

I will send comments on to the new Ag Commissioner's cabinet
Thanks

Philippe

EU Commission Representation in Ireland

rctn1904

Thanks Scofflaw.
I am delighted to have an opportunity to comment.
I am concerned to see our farmers make a living and to avoid a US type food production.

jakdelad

Scofflaw wrote: »

I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned before now - CAP Reform is on the cards. Presumably the IFA and Ireland's various other lobby groups will be making their own submissions, but at the moment, there's only three or four Irish submissions out of the 600 or so made.

Agriculture is still a huge part of Irish life, with a huge impact on the environment - I'm surprised there's so little apparent interest - as are, apparently, the EU, who've been sending round this circular:



There's a survey form here, open until June 3rd.

cordially,
Scofflaw

landless irish taxpayers subsidising non viable private irish farms
thousand s of euros going to already wealthy farmers
while those less off have their electricity cut and cannot afford food

Macha

jakdelad wrote: »

landless irish taxpayers subsidising non viable private irish farms
thousand s of euros going to already wealthy farmers
while those less off have their electricity cut and cannot afford food

Let's not drag up threads over a year old, unless it's to have a decent debate.

Ghost Estate

More property tax is the answer. 10,000 or more a year for anyone who doesn't live in a tiny city centre apartment

djpbarry

Ghost Estate wrote: »

More property tax is the answer.

The answer to what?

Ghost Estate

djpbarry wrote: »

The answer to what?

All our problems.

youngmagee

TalkToEU: Philippe wrote: »

We probably should be asking boards.ie members "what the EU should be doing to reduce the carbon footprint in the 2013 reforms". We have an ambitious policy commitment to reduce green house gas emissions by 20% by 2020. Agriculture forms a big part of Ireland's carbon foot print.

What can we realistically do at an EU level to reduce this foot print?

Id be surprised if there is no discussion for insuring low methane beef production. There has been increased research into means of reducing the amount of methane produced per pound of beef produced. It is largely centred around the feed type used although there is some research in less natural means. Ireland has little to worry in this area at the moment because of the high grass and grain freed quality we use. Its funny as low methane production and high beef quality go hand in hand.

Ghost Estate

youngmagee wrote: »

Id be surprised if there is no discussion for insuring low methane beef production. There has been increased research into means of reducing the amount of methane produced per pound of beef produced. It is largely centred around the feed type used although there is some research in less natural means. Ireland has little to worry in this area at the moment because of the high grass and grain freed quality we use. Its funny as low methane production and high beef quality go hand in hand.

I propose a small battery powered compressor unit inserted into the cow's anus. When the methane concentration reaches a certain level it is activated and stores the methane in a small tank which is later removed by the farmer. So he can safely burn the methane in his central heating system reducing the harm to the environment 100 fold


Also when engine on a chip-style microturbines go into production the battery from this device can be eliminated and it will burn the methane to run the compressor, saving further lithium mining

This is a somewhat non-serious post, although feel free to research the idea further if you are so inclined

djpbarry

Ghost Estate wrote: »

I propose a small battery powered compressor unit inserted into the cow's anus.

Your contributions to this thread have been less than inspiring - if you've got nothing of value to post, then don't post.