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An Association of Farmers for Farmers
25th June 2015
ICSA president Patrick Kent has warned that today’s confirmation of a BSE case in Louth must not be used as an excuse to drive down price.
“Farmers have seen a welcome tightening of prices in recent days, and meat processors cannot use this result, an isolated one-off case, as a stick to hammer farmers with,” he said.
“It is likely that the case will have little or no impact on Irish exports, and we don’t expect to see any impact on farmgate prices either.”
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has hit out at the Department of Agriculture’s decision to offer only online training to participants of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP). “This move is very concerning, especially considering the older age demographic of suckler farmers. Many of these farmers may not have reliable internet access or have the necessary computer skills to navigate complex online platforms. The focus should be on ensuring as many farmers as possible can benefit from the scheme rather than putting barriers in place,” he said.
