Offaly Minister Says Farmers "Probably" Need Incentive To Produce Different Crops

Pippa Hackett says demand in Europe for beef in particular is likely to tail off.

The Junior Agriculture Minister says farmers will "probably" need to be incentivised to produce different types of crops.

Pippa Hackett says demand in Europe for beef in particular is likely to tail off - and the rising demand for plant based foods is something that shouldn't be ignored.

The Offaly Senator told the Green Party National Convention that cutting the national herd alone isn't the answer:


 

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