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Farmers protest: 'We're being thrown to the wolves by the Minister'

The IFA have decided that they will picket a proposed meeting called by the Minister for Agriculture today.    They are unhappy with a decision by the European Commission to restrict the provision of flexibility on nitrates rules which means many farmers may have to reduce animal numbers. They also want to resolve payment issues from 2023. Andrea was joined by Brendan Golden, National IFA livestock chairman and other farmers and listeners to discuss...

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11.40 7 Sep 2023


Farmers protest: 'We're being thrown to the wolves by the Minister'


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11.40 7 Sep 2023


The IFA have decided that they will picket a proposed meeting called by the Minister for Agriculture today. 

 

They are unhappy with a decision by the European Commission to restrict the provision of flexibility on nitrates rules which means many farmers may have to reduce animal numbers. They also want to resolve payment issues from 2023.

Andrea was joined by Brendan Golden, National IFA livestock chairman and other farmers and listeners to discuss...


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