Phase out of BPS leaves Irish farmers 'gleeful' at market opportunities

Irish farmers are ‘rubbing their hands in glee’ at the market opportunities left open to them by the phase out of direct support and increased red tape for Great British exports to the EU, the FUW has said.

Abi Kay
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Phase out of BPS leaves Irish farmers 'gleeful' at market opportunities

Irish farmers are ‘rubbing their hands in glee' at the market opportunities left open to them by the phase out of direct support and increased red tape for Great British exports to the EU, the Farmers...

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