The farmers wished to know about the post-2020 common agricultural policy strategy currently being drafted by the EU and prospects for Lithuania's farms. The farmers were of the opinion that these issues demand conceptual solutions and clarity.
'The solution of long-standing problems in the agricultural sector that have not been addressed for many years first of all requires unity of your community. Unity and joint work will definitely bring results.
Lack of clarity, failure to speak the truth or keeping of silence raises tension for large as well as small farmers. This results in the polarisation of the whole sector. It should not be the case here, since the representatives of the sector have similar goals, said Saulius Skvernelis.
In addition, the participants of the meeting discussed the problems in the milk production sector, issues concerning taxes applicable to farmers, financing of rural development measures, additional national aid, etc.
