IFA demands budget retains farm supports and taxation measures

IFA members have pledged their determination to help drive export-led growth for Ireland, once next week’s budget continues to support the industry.

IFA president, John Bryan, said: “The farm schemes and taxation measures provide an important stimulus to the rural economy.

“Expenditure on farm schemes, including REPS, the AEOS, Suckler Cow, Forestry and Disadvantaged Areas schemes, and taxation reliefs that facilitate restructuring and expansion, play a significant role in generating production. They must be maintained in next month’s budget.”