CAP REFORM Paul Temple

Perspective European – 27 Member States Global – Trade issues National – 4 countries no longer one nation Regional – Uplands, Lowlands On Farm – decision making, economic impact

Requirements Environmental Social Food Security Sustainable Simple Common IMPOSSIBLE

Reality Economics Politics Citizens & NGO’s – Environmental conscience Decision process Complex final decision – probably tri lateral Relatively weak UK voice

The alternative Economic – target investment for the long term particularly to mitigate environmental regulation Sustainable Business – direct farm business structure to match the professional needs of future farming Long term loans for the provision of capital European policy on global stocks

The end point Focus on farming requirement at the end of the reform Emphasis shift to investment Young farmer loans Business structure – competitive, professional Dietary needs Bio – economy drivers Water Input resource – fertiliser, energy People – skill set

The turning point Rapidly changing euro group financial pressure If we question currency we should take the time to more deeply question the CAP It is no longer common – I am moved into the context of being English rather than British. The new politics of long term recession Farming at the front end of a global economy

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