Farmers welcome relaxation of brucellosis testing controls

FARMERS have welcomed the relaxation of brucellosis testing controls announced by Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith.

Irish Farmers Association deputy president Derek Deane said the changes are in line with the submission made by the IFA and represent minimum annual savings in excess of €5m for farmers.

“The Minister for Agriculture has taken an important first step in reducing administration costs on farm by implementing changes in the testing announced,” he said.