Review of payment system for cattle set to be brought forward

A PLANNED review of the quality payment system for cattle is being brought forward, it was announced following a meeting of the Irish Farmers Association-Meat Industry Ireland group.

A statement issued after the discussions, chaired by Paddy Moore, stated that pending completion of the review process, there will be no changes in the current provisions of the payment system.

Observers have interpreted the statement as meaning further price penalties on high fat score cattle due to have been imposed on July 1 are being held over until the completion of the review.