Vote Yes to Nice, IFA urges farmers

THE IFA yesterday urged farm families to vote Yes in the Nice Treaty referendum to ensure that Ireland stays in the European Union's first division.

Announcing the IFA campaign, president John Dillon, assured farmers that they have nothing to gain by voting No. “It would not be wise for farmers use their vote as a protest on farm incomes because farming has most to lose if Ireland rejects the Nice Treaty,” he said.

Mr Dillon said that as most decisions affecting farm incomes were made at EU level, it was vital that it functions effectively as new member states join.