2024 three-crop rule exemption announced by Agriculture Minister for 2023 weather-affected Irish farmers.

3-crop rule exemption granted for 2024 due to difficult weather conditions in 2023, as announced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. The exemption from the crop diversification requirements under GAEC 7 (two/three-crop rule) will help tillage farmers facing adverse weather and seed shortage issues. The Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) has praised the flexibility provided by the exemption.

March 13, 2024
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