Robert Sturdy » Farming industry http://robertsturdymep.com Conservative MEP - UK Eastern Region. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Robert Sturdy welcomes young farmers to Brussels http://robertsturdymep.com/2010/03/25/robert-sturdy-welcomes-young-farmers-to-brussels/ http://robertsturdymep.com/2010/03/25/robert-sturdy-welcomes-young-farmers-to-brussels/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:47:23 +0000 Robert http://robertsturdymep.com/?p=751 Robert Sturdy welcomes young farmers to Brussels

Robert Sturdy was delighted to welcome a group of 20 young farmers to Brussels and explained his work as an MEP and member of the Agriculture Committee.

The visit was sponsored by Mr Sturdy who is is keen that farmers have a good understanding about the crucial role which the European Union has for their industry.

Richard Ashworth MEP joined the group to discuss future Common Agricultural Policy reform  and the NFU also met the group of  young farmers to explain the significance of its role in Brussels.

The trip, organised by the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), was part of an EU-fact finding mission ian preparation for Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform as well as an awareness of European politics.

Katherine Sealy, NFYFC Agriculture and Rural Affairs Chairman said: “We were really pleased to have the latest news on EU farming from the NFU office in Brussels and learn a bit more about the ins and outs of EU policy making.”

Mr Sturdy said: “I really enjoyed meeting this vibrant group of young farmers. It is important they have a good understanding of the regulations made in Brussels which impact on the way they work today.”

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