IFA president makes fresh call for farmers to stand down blockades

Farmers have refused to stand down protests. Image: Eamonn Farrell Farmers have refused to stand down protests. Image: Eamonn Farrell FARMING ORGANISATIONS HAVE made fresh calls for farmers to stand down blockades at meat factories as fresh talks get underway today.

It also called for companies involved in the dispute to reconsider their approach to the base price of beef, which has been the issue at the centre of the dispute. An agreement was made between representatives of farming organisations and Meat Industry Ireland following talks with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

“The independent review of specifications, including the 30-month age limit, the four movements and the residency period will be very important for many farmers. IFA is clear that if the review shows that these cannot be justified on the grounds of market access, then they should be abolished immediately.

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