Macra plea for young farmers

Macra na Feirme says the 2016 National Reserve fund must target young farmers to help them get established in the industry.

Macra plea for young farmers
Tue, 05 Apr, 2016 - 01:00

Macra says €8m of top-up funds for young farmers, unused in 2015, is being redistributed to all farmers.

It says the 2016 National Reserve should focus on young farmers with its provisions.

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