Farmers’ charter negotiations advancing

Negotiations on a Farmers’ Charter are at an advanced stage but a number of areas require further discussion.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney gave the updated position to TDs Tom Fleming and Pat Deeting in separate written replies to Dáil questions. The minister said his department is trying to achieve consensus with representatives of the main farmer representative organisations on these outstanding issues.

A committee will be established under an independent chairperson to monitor targets and commitments when the charter is established.