Agriculture Minister to hold further talks with Pig Processors
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he’s ‘acutely aware’ of the challenges facing pig-farmers. The Donegal TD met the IFA last night to discuss the future of the sector. Pig-farmers protested outside his department yesterday morning, calling for a 100 million euro rescue package. Speaking in the Dáil…
Pig Farmers protest outside Department of Agriculture
Pig farmers from the North West joined others from across the Country earlier this morning outside of the Department of Agriculture this morning for an Irish Farmers’ Association demonstration seeking a Government bailout for the sector. Pig farmers are seeking a €100 million package, half of which they have…