Horticultural growers 'hanging on a knife edge' as they call for regulator to be established

"Our sustainable horticultural sector is in demise."
Horticultural growers 'hanging on a knife edge' as they call for regulator to be established

"It is projected that the area of field vegetables will contract by a minimum of 7% again this year. This downward trajectory cannot continue," the IFA said.

Many horticultural growers are "hanging on a knife edge" as they call for the Agri-Food Regulator to be established without further delay.

Irish Farmers' Association president Tim Cullinan has said that the Irish horticulture sector is "haemorrhaging".

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