Farmers protest plant closure

GREENCORE’S commitment to Irish agriculture is in question it was claimed yesterday, when up to 250 farmers protested over a decision to close Banagher Maltings in Co Offaly.

Farmers protest plant closure
Wed, 02 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Ray Ryan

Minch Malt, part of Greencore, is to close the plant next September with the loss of 10 full-time jobs.

Some 350 malting barley growers in Offaly, north Tipperary, Galway and Westmeath will be affected.

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