A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to ensure that an emergency crisis aid fund for tillage farmers is established as soon as possible.
Many farmers, particularly in Donegal had their crop destroyed last year due to unseasonable weather with most still counting the cost ever since.
Earlier this week it was reported that the Government is considering an emergency package.
Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Deputy Charlie McConalogue says while this is a positive step, a package must be implemented without any further delay:
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