Northern Ireland TB compensation proposals described as 'new low' for farmers

The Department for Agriculture, environment and rural affairs have issued a proposal to reduce the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bovine Tuberculosis programme

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Northern Ireland TB compensation proposals described as 'new low' for farmers

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has criticised the intent of the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) consultation on the proposal to reduce the compensation rate for cattle...

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