Mansholt also noted that the standard of living of farmers had not improved since the implementation of the CAP despite an increase in production and permanent increases in Community expenditure.
Mansholt mencatat bahwa standar hidup petani tidak membaik sejak adanya Kebijakan Pertanian Bersama, meskipun terjadi peningkatan produksi tetapi juga ada kenaikan dalam pengeluaran petani.