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CAP reform critics from farmers unions
Copa-Cogeca’s reaction to the main elements in the Commission’s proposals
Monday 12 March 2012, by Carlos San Juan
Copa-Cogeca is the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU. Together,
they ensure that EU agriculture is sustainable, innovative and competitive, guaranteeing
food security to half a billion people throughout Europe. Copa represents over 13 million
farmers and their families whilst Cogeca represents the interests of 38,000 agricultural
cooperatives. They have 70 member organisations from the EU Member States.
Copa-Cogeca’s reaction to the main elements in the Commission’s proposals
##Simplification
##Direct Payment Scheme
Redistribution between Member States
Moving towards a regional or national flat rate in all Member States
Active farmers
Capping
Mandatory Greening
Cross compliance
Generation renewal
Small farmers’ scheme
Coupled payments
pyments for areas with natural constraints (currently denominated LFAs) under pillar 1
Un-used funds
##Single Common Market Organisation
##Rural Development
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