IFA National Council votes unanimously to reject delays in farm scheme payments

Speaking at the council, Mr Cullinan said delaying payments was "totally wrong" and would not be accepted

IFA President Tim Cullinan. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

IFA President Tim Cullinan said the association's National Council has unanimously rejected plans by the Department of Agriculture to delay payments for farm schemes.

Speaking at the council, Mr Cullinan said the delays would mean that ANC payments would be pushed out by four weeks, with the Basic Payment being pushed back by two weeks.