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An MEP for this region admits farmers aren't receiving enough supports to facillitate environmentally-friendly farming. EU member states are expected to adopt proposed amendments to the Common Agricultural Policy, or CAP, on May 13th, which are expected to ease the administrative burden for farmers. Speaking at yesterday's meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said "if we are asking farmers to achieve policy objectives, then they have to be at the heart of those discussions". Green Party MEP and Ireland South candidate Grace O'Sullivan says while farmers are getting good supports at present, more must be done to ensure a seamless transition to sustainable practices.