Agri Politics
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland's family farms are "an absolute priority" in the new draft programme for government.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny described the draft programme for government as lacking in substance for farming families.
Agri-Business
The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network during its term in office.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government.
The new programme for government must deliver for young people and make "substantive investments in rural youth", the Macra president said.
The draft programme for government positions farming and food production as a "positive force in Irish life" according to the ICMSA.
