AGRICULTURE Objectives - Department of Taoiseach

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3.1 Dairy Sector3.1.1 Quota distribution schemes will continue to target committed producers whoneed to upscale their operation.3.1.2 Give urgent consideration to the most effective arrangements for theprocessing and marketing of Irish milk.3.1.3 Continue to press the EU Commission to manage the dairy market, both inrelation to internal and export support, in a way that allows a reasonable returnto Irish dairy producers.3.2 Beef Sector3.2.1 Seek that the combination of direct payments to producers and the return onthe sale of cattle for slaughter brings a margin which can sustain the continuedproduction of cattle on Irish farms and in Irish conditions at a reasonableeconomic return.3.2.2 Encouraging the production of the type and quality of cattle required by themarkets, which can deliver reasonable returns, will involve the introduction atthe earliest possible time of mechanical grading as a replacement for thecurrent system along with increased emphasis on payment systems based ongrade. We shall press the EU Commission for the earliest possible approval ofthe mechanical grading system.3.2.3 Efforts by the Government to regain access to all markets for Irish beef willcontinue so that the necessary marketing options and flexibilities are availableto exporters to maximise returns to primary producers.3.2.4 The Department of Agriculture and Food and Enterprise Ireland willencourage the development of a processing sector that is best suited to thethroughput of cattle and the need to add maximum value to output from Irishfarms and improve international competitiveness.4
4. THE FOOD INDUSTRY4.1 The Government is committed to the continued development of a consumerorientated, competitive and innovative food industry. In this context, it shallcontinue to provide for support and implement a range of measures includingcapital investment, research, technology and innovation, marketing andpromotion and the development of human resources in the sector. In view ofthe many challenges facing the industry, the level of on-going investment shallbe examined. This examination shall include the advantages that might accruefrom the modification of criteria for aid in the sector within existing state aidrules.4.2 The Government shall encourage the industry to build long-term relationshipsin premium export markets with strong emphasis on value added products.The Government shall also seek to improve the level of information availableto consumers through clear labelling of food.5. ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENT5.1 NitratesThe Government will engage with the main farming organisations and other interestsover the coming months on the development of the detailed provisions of the actionprogramme for implementation of the Nitrates Directive. The Farming Pillar willparticipate fully in this process of consultation.In the context of the regime soon to be adopted to transpose the provisions of theNitrates Directive, the Government will also use the flexibility in the Directive to seekto secure European Commission approval for limits of up to 250 kg/ha per annum tobe allowable in appropriate circumstances.The Government will ensure that proportionate measures to prevent and reduce waterpollution are taken by all sectors and that an undue or disproportionate burden is notplaced on the agriculture sector.5
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