Two farmers have lodged complaints with the Department of Agriculture against a second inspector regarding alleged abusive behaviour during on-farm inspections.
According to one farmer, the inspector did not observe
inspection protocol outlined in the Farmers’ Charter of Rights.
The farmer told the Irish Farmers Journal that in his opinion the inspector presented an “angry and abusive” figure, belittling and insulting the farmer’s farm practices and using foul language.
He added that he felt the inspector was a “foul-mouthed bully”.
The farmer accepted a penalty that had been applied for land poaching during the inspection last year, but lodged a complaint against the inspector’s behaviour.
Separately, a second farmer approached the Irish Farmers Journal with similar allegations against the same inspector, who conducted an inspection on his farm last year.
The inspector allegedly used aggressive language and behaviour during the inspection, cursing in front of the farmer and his young daughter who was present for part of the inspection.
The farmer has also lodged a complaint against the inspector’s behaviour through his farm advisor.
Both farmers are currently awaiting a response from the Department regarding their complaints.
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Two farmers have lodged complaints with the Department of Agriculture against a second inspector regarding alleged abusive behaviour during on-farm inspections.
According to one farmer, the inspector did not observe
inspection protocol outlined in the Farmers’ Charter of Rights.
The farmer told the Irish Farmers Journal that in his opinion the inspector presented an “angry and abusive” figure, belittling and insulting the farmer’s farm practices and using foul language.
He added that he felt the inspector was a “foul-mouthed bully”.
The farmer accepted a penalty that had been applied for land poaching during the inspection last year, but lodged a complaint against the inspector’s behaviour.
Separately, a second farmer approached the Irish Farmers Journal with similar allegations against the same inspector, who conducted an inspection on his farm last year.
The inspector allegedly used aggressive language and behaviour during the inspection, cursing in front of the farmer and his young daughter who was present for part of the inspection.
The farmer has also lodged a complaint against the inspector’s behaviour through his farm advisor.
Both farmers are currently awaiting a response from the Department regarding their complaints.
Read more
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Farmer anger with BDGP delays
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