IFA seeks superlevy relief while milk prices remain low

The IFA is calling on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to suspend superlevy repayments while milk prices remain below the cost of production.

In his first meeting with the minister, IFA president Joe Healy has also called for immediate payment of TAMS 1 and 2 tranches to the 5,000 farmers who applied, and for sheep fencing and tillage measures to be included under TAMS.

“Government and the EU Commission in Brussels must take measures across the board to assist farmers through the current difficulties,” said Mr Healy.