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Sort out fodder scheme now, says Lombard, to avoid a winter crisis

August 23rd, 2024 9:00 AM

Sort out fodder scheme now, says Lombard, to avoid a winter crisis Image
Dail Candidate Senator Tim Lombard

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A FODDER subsidy scheme needs to be put in place now to avoid a crisis come winter, a West Cork senator has said.

Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard believes Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue needs to offset any potential shortages by introducing a subsidy scheme now which will allow farmers and co-ops to import straw.

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