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Agriculture Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2004

Wednesday, 13 October 2004

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Trevor Sargent

Ceist:

32 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will elaborate on the pledge to put an emphasis on sustainability and balance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24538/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

My comments at the National Ploughing Championships reflect the policy on agriculture, food and rural development as set out in the agreed programme for Government. This Government is committed to developing the social and physical infrastructure of rural Ireland.

Sustainable agriculture must meet economic, social and environmental challenges and its production methods must reflect and respond to the concerns and needs of consumers. The provisions of the mid-term review of the CAP cover not only the policy for direct payments and market supports but the cross compliance requirements which lay down appropriate animal health, welfare and environmental standards which must be met to obtain the single farm payment. The terms of the Luxembourg agreement can reinforce the progress made over recent CAP reforms and can prove to be an essential tool for creating the conditions for truly sustainable agriculture.

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