ICMSA: There must be no further cuts to farm support schemes

There must be no further cuts to farm support schemes, Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association president John Comer warned yesterday.

Speaking at the ICMSA annual general meeting in Limerick Racecourse, he asked why are these schemes not protected like the wage levels of public servants. “Where is our Croke Park agreement?” said Mr Comer.

He said that farm incomes have taken a severe hit this year and the Government must acknowledge this by maintaining funding levels for farm schemes.