Midlands MEP Barry Cowen hosted a panel discussion in Mullingar to debate farmers concerns.
Farmers are voicing deep concerns about the future of the sector as negotiations continue for the next Common Agriculture Policy in the European Union.
The CAP deal is worth hundreds of millions of euro to Irish farmers and there's widespread expectation the budget will be cut after 2027.
There's significant worry about funding for rural development, obligations around environmental policies, and how global conflict will affect all outgoing supports from the EU.
Farmers, nature conservationists, and politicians gathered in Mullingar yesterday to debate the issues.
Western Region chair for the Irish Beef and Lamb Association, Athlone's Eoin Donnelly says there is still uncertainty going forward:
Nobert Lins is the Rapporteur Cap and says planning will take some time:
Midlands MEP Barry Cowen organised the event and says they're working on improving the budget post 2027:
Suckler farmer from Galway Thomas Flaherty says the current climate for his sector is not doable, especially with the upcoming sign of the Mersocur deal:
Anne Marie Rodgers from Letterkenny says that a changing landscape could be good for farmers:
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