Nine options for sheep farmers in new €10 per ewe scheme

An IFA National Sheep Committee delegation led by Chairman John Lynskey discussed details of the new €10 per ewe sheep scheme with Department of Agriculture officials last week.
Nine options for sheep farmers in new €10 per ewe scheme
Thu, 27 Oct, 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Cadogan

Mr Lynskey welcomed the recent confirmation in the Budget by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed providing €25m funding for the scheme.

He said he expects the scheme will be finalised with the EU Commission before year-end, clearing the way for applications.

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