IFA president criticizes EU CAP budget cut as 'unrealistic' emissions targets

The European Commission has proposed a €2.5 billion reduction in CAP funding for Irish farmers from 2028 to 2034. The IFA president argues farmers are being unfairly targeted by emissions targets that are unrealistic, highlighting a growing rift between EU climate policy and agricultural interests. The proposal is subject to negotiation, and its final impact on Irish farming remains uncertain.