Minister McConalogue calls on the European Commission to do more to ensure adequate supports for farmers
- Published on: 23 September 2024
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council met today in Brussels, where one of the main topics was a discussion of the Second Year of Implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans.
Speaking at the Council meeting, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue called on the European Commission to do more for farmers through addressing issues with the New Delivery Model:
“We still need to do more. We welcomed the simplification proposals for farmers and now we need to focus on reducing the administrative complexity of implementing the New Delivery Model."
The Minister said:
“The increased burden is impacting on the work of the administrations and on our ability to be ambitious in achieving our objectives, and in delivering the appropriate supports to our farmers in a timely manner.”
Referring to the discussion on the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, the Minister said:
“I welcome the Dialogue’s recognition of the need for appropriate resources to respond effectively to the multiple objectives of the CAP, consistent with its objectives in the Treaties. The focus in the Dialogue on strengthening the farmers’ position in the food chain is also welcome.
The development of this report is an important input to the process to develop the next CAP, and its recommendations will be reflected upon thoroughly. It is, however, only one input into the process to develop the next CAP.
I have been very clear that a fully-funded CAP is key to its successful support for farmers going forward.”
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Notes to Editors
The new delivery model (NDM) is the cornerstone of the new common agricultural policy (CAP) that entered into force on 1 January 2023. It represents a shift towards a strong focus on performance and results, and a rebalancing of responsibilities between EU countries and the Commission, while maintaining the robust assurance system on the CAP expenditure.
The foundation of the new delivery model are the EU countries CAP Strategic Plans and their well-functioning governance systems. The aim of the CAP Strategic Plans is that EU countries design and target their interventions to address specific needs, at the same time delivering on EU-level objectives.
The EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) is a partnership between society and agriculture that ensures a stable supply of food, safeguards farmers’ income, protects the environment and keeps rural areas vibrant. EU countries implement the CAP at national level with a tailored CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2027.