Farmers who believe they can rely on the non-contributory pension as an income are being warned that unless their holdings are less than 12ac, they may be left without any State support after they retire.
That story features on this week's Farming News Podcast.
The team also discusses the IFA's nitrates derogation meeting in Corrin Mart on Monday night and we hear from impacted farmers and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the issue.
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Political correspondent Pat O'Toole also informs us of cuts to beef and sheep scheme payments.
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Farmers who believe they can rely on the non-contributory pension as an income are being warned that unless their holdings are less than 12ac, they may be left without any State support after they retire.
That story features on this week's Farming News Podcast.
The team also discusses the IFA's nitrates derogation meeting in Corrin Mart on Monday night and we hear from impacted farmers and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the issue.
Political correspondent Pat O'Toole also informs us of cuts to beef and sheep scheme payments.
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