Redress sought for farmers hit by Malt sale

AGRICULTURE Minister Brendan Smith has expressed support for farmers whose contracts have been terminated by Greencore Malt.

“I hope there will be redress for farmers whose contacts have been terminated. I understand consideration is being given to the establishment of an appeals mechanism,” he said.

Grain growers recently lost 600 malt contracts when Greencore sold its malting division to French company Boortmalt.