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Budget must deliver €580m to support farm schemes

Tomorrow is decision time for the Government. What they have agreed to do for agriculture will define their commitment to the sector.

Budget must deliver €580m to support farm schemes

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015 - 01:00

IFA is clear that, in Budget 2016, the Government must deliver on its funding commitment to the Rural Development Programme.

Funding of €580m must be provided for RDP farm schemes in this October’s budget, the requirements for which are outlined below.

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