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Kildare Farmers Face Unfair Market Struggles

Proposed emergency bill aims to help local farmers secure better prices and restore balance in the food supply chain

Kildare farmers are struggling in a food market that is unfairly dominated by a small number of large supermarkets and factories according to Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín.

He said these companies are driving prices down, often below production costs, which negatively impacts farmers and rural communities.

Many farmers have experienced significant income declines, leading to the deterioration of local economies and the exodus of young people from these areas.

To read more visit: https://www.kildarestreet.com/debate/?id=2024-10-24a.482

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