TEAGASC Report Highlights Negative Impact of Bad Weather and Farm Scheme Cuts on Farm Incomes
Commenting on today’s publication of the Teagasc National Farm Income figures for 2012, IFA President John Bryan said that the main reasons for the drop of 15% in average farm income were the dreadful weather conditions, and the impact of continued cuts by Government to farm schemes. “The implications of this ongoing disastrous weather event […]
Poor weather, record feed prices and rising fuel costs mean difficult winter ahead for Tipperary farmers
Labour MEP for Munster, Phil Prendergast, has today highlighted the difficulties facing Tipperary farmers heading into winter and called on the government to take specific measures to alleviate some of the problems facing farmers and their families. Speaking from Strasbourg, Ms. Prendergast said “The weather this summer has been atrocious. Met Eireann reported higher […]
Criteria For Disadvantaged Area Payments Must Be Flexible – IFA
IFA President John Bryan said the unacceptable cuts in the allocation for the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme must not impact on farmers who are struggling to derive an income in these areas. “The cut will affect farm incomes and it is up to Minister Coveney to ensure that active farmers are fully protected in the changes […]
