Farmers not to share charges for diseases

Published 25 Jun 2009 09:00 0 Comments

Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has announced she is not going to progress the longer term cost sharing strategy for animal diseases.

The Minister said that last year"s consultation examined the potential for developing a longer term cost sharing strategy for animal diseases, and also explored sharing more responsibility between government and industry through the creation of an administrative board for animal health and welfare. The Minister said: 'I have decided not to progress at this time the longer term cost sharing strategy for animal diseases. In coming to my decision I have taken account of the views of those consultees who were not in favour of this strategy.

She did announced however, that free collection and disposal service for cattle oer 48 months will end.

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This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 25 Jun 09

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