The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association believes any reduction in agriculture funding at EU level would be devastating for Clare.
It comes as the European Commission is to propose merging Common Agricultural Policy funding with other funds from the start of its next budgetary cycle in 2028.
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CAP is believed to be worth €96 million to Clare annually.
Feakle farmer and Chairperson of the Clare branch of the IFA Stephen Walsh says given the climbing age profile of farmers here, funding needs to be increased rather than slashed.
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