The Minister for Agriculture is said to be “actively exploring” the possibility of appointing ICSA to Bord Bia’s meat and livestock board. Speaking from his office at Agriculture House the minister said: “I want to inform the ICSA that, following a request by Edmond Phelan, I am actively exploring the options available to me to place the ICSA on the meat and livestock board of Bord Bia. "Over the past few decades, the ICSA has proven itself in being a constructive partner and I think the ICSA’s voice will be valid on this board. “The EU’s agriculture ministers agreed to a council general approach on the CAP proposals at the end of last year. The approval process will take up to eight months; with the CAP strategic plans dueto commence in 2023.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2021 07:23 UTC