There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Sheep fencing and handling system grants for Irish farmers
A new €8 million (£6.5m) grant scheme for sheep fencing and mobile handling systems will be available to farmers in Ireland from November 1.
Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith said it would complement ‘uplands’ and ‘grasslands’ schemes already announced and help provide a much-needed boost for sheep farmers’ incomes.
IFA sheep committee chairman James Murphy said the package is essential for the recovery of the sheep sector.
The scheme is part of the Rural Development Programme and it is understood it will be at a 40 per cent rate.
He said the sheep sector in Ireland was a very valuable export earner.
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Readers' comments (2)
ollie o boyle | 10 September 2010 10:24 pm
dose this grant cover timber post & rail fence surrounding a slatted shed
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Anonymous | 15 September 2010 10:34 am
how many sheep do you have to have to qualify for a grant
where do i apply for grant
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