Vol. 561 No. 3
75 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he is taking to encourage the fullest engagement of the farm organis ations in the national partnership talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3852/03]
The comprehensive approach to the partnership talks in relation to agriculture entails solid commitments on the CAP mid-term review, WTO, the dairy sector, the beef sector, the food industry, improvement in REPS, improvement in farm waste management scheme, commonage framework plans, SACs, disadvantaged areas, stamp duty for young farmers, stock relief and land annuities.
There are also benefits from the overall economic goals of partnership. In addition, the farming community has a special interest in many if not all of the ten special initiatives being undertaken during the life of the programme.
