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Farmers hit out at ‘impossible’ slow loan process

A main cause of concern amongst the farmers at the meeting was the long and often fruitless process of looking for a loan.

4 September 2024 NEWS
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What if Charlie McConalogue is right?

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s comments about a seven-month winter being the benchmark for the future should be worrying.

31 July 2024
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Opinion: bless me fodder, for I have sinned - minister needs to reverse on SIM

The almost universal opposition to Minister McConalogue's decision to withdraw the Straw Incorporation Measure is the clearest sign he has got this one wrong.

20 July 2024 OPINION

Calls for Taoiseach to intervene on Minister McConalogue's straw plans

A joint IFA and IGGG statement has sought the intervention of Taoiseach Simon Harris in Minister McConalogue’s plans to axe the straw chopping scheme for 2024.

19 July 2024 NEWS