Cork Farmer Says Many In Sector Feel Like They're Being Scapegoated
Alan Jagoe from the Carrigaline branch of the IFA was one of around 50 farmers who took part in a protest in Bandon earlier today to highlight the difficulties facing them
Teagasc estimates that only around one third of farms are currently viable and the IFA say cuts to CAP payments could lessen that number even further.
They are also concerned about the impact of carbon emissions targets on the farming and food sector and say many can't see a future for their children.
Speaking to RedFM News, Alan Jaygoe says rural towns like Bandon rely heavily on agriculture:
"We are the life blood of rural villages, rural towns. We see Bandon town here: the mart, the factory up the road, the cheese factory over in Enniskeane, you've got the merchants, you've got accountants and solicitors, you have the shops, you have towns like here in Bandon, Midleton, Kanturk and Skibbereen: they all depend on a strong agricultural, farming community, and that's why we're here today."
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries