Agri Politics
Budget 2021 must deliver for suckler farmers by introducing a new suckler cow environmental scheme paying €200 for the first 20 cows.
Minister Creed says there are supports to provide a major injection of funds to the suckler and sheep sector "at an important time".
Sheep
A study by Teagasc found that 49% of administered wormers are ineffective in lambs. This could reflect the threat posed by resistance.
Macra na Feirme has requested clarification from the Minister for Agriculture about how young farmers will be accommodated in the new €25m Animal Welfare Sheep Scheme.
