Beet deal on price and conditions

Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

But details have yet to be worked out on the arrangements with Iarnród Éireann for the transport of beet to Mallow from the catchment area of the now closed Carlow sugar factory.

The agreement in principle ensures that the 2005 beet price will be held and that there will be an increase in the bonus-malice scheme, which is a reward for sending cleaner beet to the factory.