ICMSA warns over farming changes

A LOT of nature conservers will be lost if traditional farming practices are not continued, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has warned.

Kerry ICMSA chairperson Conor Creedon said farmers have shaped the natural environment of rural Ireland - but it was an absolute disgrace that those now farming in designated areas are not being given credit for it.

Instead, they are being threatened that a percentage of their single farm payment will be taken if they do not abide by all the rules.