Mr Jagoe spoke on behalf of all European young farmers, calling on those present to “channel their inner young farmer going forward” warning Council members that “unless farmers are profitable and resilient, we don’t need to talk about what they can do to help in the future, because farmers simply won’t be there.”
CEJA very much supports the concept of developing a stable way to ensure the continuous supply of water. EU policy has made substantial efforts over the past decade to create a European-wide policy of integrated water management, an efficient use of available resources, while promoting research on ways of improving as well as enforcing plans designed to increase and protect water quality.
“Wishing and talking alone will not give us the impact we desire,” said Jagoe. “What we need to do is work hard, and work together to ensure a better future for all. Investing in future techniques such as smart farming and precision agriculture is the kind of innovation which could really make a difference, and an ample first step.”
CEJA also took this as an opportunity to present the newly launched Young Farmers is Key in the Future CAP document to attendees, including Phil Hogan, and Karmenu Vella (photos attached).
“This is an opportunity for young farmers to show Europe what we will do to improve the future of Europe,” said Jagoe.
