Farm Families Hurting As Prices Collapse – A Way Of Life Under Pressure
20th May 2009
PRESS RELEASE
A Way Of Life Under Pressure
Farm Families Hurting As Prices Collapse
Maria Murphy, Fine Gael candidate in the Dunboyne area in the local elections has called for action by the Government to address the income crisis facing many farm families.
“Farming as a way of life is under serious threat. Farm gate prices for milk and beef have suffered dramatic falls in price. Many farm families as a result are in dire trouble. They are struggling to survive.”
“The dramatic fall in prices paid to farmers is not being reflected on supermarket shelves. This is a further reflection of the weakness of the Government but in particular the Tanaiste, Mary Coughlan TD who has responsibility for consumer prices.”
“The anger felt by farmers was reflected in a recent protest by potato growers at a meeting of Tesco executives in Ashbourne.”
“Following prodding from Fine Gael the Government recently froze commercial rates for three years. They should now show similar imagination and address the income crisis facing farmers across County Meath and nationally.”
“Fine Gael has a strong tradition of supporting farm families. It recognises farmers are not receiving a fair price for their produce. It demands a response from Government.”
ENDS
for more details contact:
Maria Murphy, 3 The Close, Lutterell Hall, Dunboyne, Co. Meath.
087-6579895
