Yet another big National Dairy Show win for the Barretts of Cork

Good tidings from Agriculture Minister Michael Creed at busy 2016 National Dairy Show in Millstreet.
Yet another big National Dairy Show win for the Barretts of Cork
Thu, 27 Oct, 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Cadogan

Dairy farmers at Millstreet welcomed confirmation by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed of the January 1 target start date for the €150 million farmer loan fund at a breakthrough low interest rate of 2.95%.

“It’s not an invitation to borrow your way out of trouble,” said Mr Creed. “But if you owe the co-op money at 10% or have an overdraft at 8 or 9%, see how this product can deliver better cash flow for you.”

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