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Farming Independent: “My belief is that it is a witch-hunt. I haven’t seen any grounds for an issue or any evidence produced of any wrongdoing. This has hampered the movement and is not doing beef farmers’ cause any good. “Huge sacrifices have been made by members of the organisation where travel expenses and time off work were not claimed. The vast majority of work was voluntary and the vast majority of money was put to good use.” Mr Corley said an agreement was reached to allow for ...

ICMSA president Pat McCormack “We made good ground initially, and it’s no fault of the chairman, but everybody needs to realise the urgency that’s facing the industry. “Our beef industry doesn’t have years to stutter along and be revitalised at that stage. It needs help and it needs it 12 months ago.” ‘No specifics’ Moving to Grant Thornton’s Department-commissioned market and customer requirements draft report - which found “strong market demand” for cattle slaughtered un...