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I see farmer representation in the Seanad has increased this week with the appointment of Green Party spokesperson for Agriculture Pippa Hackett.
Hackett is a sitting councillor in Laois-Offaly and has an organic suckler and sheep farm near Geashill in Co Offaly.
She will now join Eamon Ryan’s pack at a national level, replacing Grace O’Sullivan after her departure to the European Parliament.
I hear Hackett wants to provide a rural and farming voice “blended with the green” to the Seanad.
She has long been an advocate for a different style of farming and said Ireland must focus on premium markets for its products.
Biodiversity-friendly beef and carbon-friendly milk for all.
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