Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. \ Brian Farrell
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Farm leaders have reacted scathingly to Budget 2022.
Despite key farm schemes such as BDGP, TAMS, GLAS and ANC, worth at least €630m, being maintained farm leaders are underwhelmed.
A VAT flat payment cut will also cost farmers €7m.
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The carbon tax on fuel increased, as expected, while €49m in carbon tax money moved from farming to the Department of Social Protection, provoking the ire of farmers.
As a result, the IFA has accused the Government of “reneging” on its commitment regarding the €1.5bn carbon tax fund.
ICMSA president Pat McCormack said the budget “fell short” and there was a mismatch between ambitions and supports for farming.
INHFA president Vincent Roddy said the budget called into question the Government’s commitment to a just transition for farmers.
Contractors have warned that the carbon tax hike on agri diesel will add €30m to their bills next year.
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Farm leaders have reacted scathingly to Budget 2022.
Despite key farm schemes such as BDGP, TAMS, GLAS and ANC, worth at least €630m, being maintained farm leaders are underwhelmed.
A VAT flat payment cut will also cost farmers €7m.
The carbon tax on fuel increased, as expected, while €49m in carbon tax money moved from farming to the Department of Social Protection, provoking the ire of farmers.
As a result, the IFA has accused the Government of “reneging” on its commitment regarding the €1.5bn carbon tax fund.
ICMSA president Pat McCormack said the budget “fell short” and there was a mismatch between ambitions and supports for farming.
INHFA president Vincent Roddy said the budget called into question the Government’s commitment to a just transition for farmers.
Contractors have warned that the carbon tax hike on agri diesel will add €30m to their bills next year.
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