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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 2 MIN

Information meeting for farmers held in Leitrim a 'success'

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A meeting held for farmers in Leitrim last week over the potential impacts of GAEC 2 has been seen as a success locally.The meeting was organised with the intention of providing clarity of what new regulations would mean for landowners.Under GAEC 2, any farm that had over 50% peatland would be considered as 100% peatland going forward, which would have restrictions on how the land is maintained.Sligo IFA Chair, Michael O’Dowd, says it was an informative event and highlighted the importance of getting politicians involved in the discussions:

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A meeting held for farmers in Leitrim last week over the potential impacts of GAEC 2 has been seen as a success locally.The meeting was organised with the intention of providing clarity of what new regulations would mean for landowners.Under GAEC 2,...

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