ICMSA President Criticizes Timing of Nature Restoration Law Post-Elections
Source: The DairyNews
The President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, has voiced strong criticism regarding the timing and implications of the Nature Restoration Law's adaptation, which was announced just days after the European Elections.
Drennan described the timing of the announcement as showing "a deep and corrosive cynicism" and indicative of a dismissive attitude by some politicians towards the farming community and rural voters.
Drennan expressed concerns that the decision to delay the announcement until after the election was a strategic move to avoid influencing voter behavior, labeling it as a manipulation of farmers who are often seen as mere 'voting fodder'. He highlighted that farmers could clearly recognize which parties supported what he views as an unfair measure and those who merely pretended to care but ultimately did nothing when action was needed.
The ICMSA President reiterated the association’s long-standing objections to the measure, emphasizing the need for clarity on how it will be funded and assurances that no farmer or private landowner will be forced into compliance with state or external directives under the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). Drennan strongly advocated for any on-farm actions required by the NRL to be voluntary and at the discretion of the individual farmer, stating that any form of compulsion would lead to significant resentment and would be impractical to enforce.
Drennan expressed concerns that the decision to delay the announcement until after the election was a strategic move to avoid influencing voter behavior, labeling it as a manipulation of farmers who are often seen as mere 'voting fodder'. He highlighted that farmers could clearly recognize which parties supported what he views as an unfair measure and those who merely pretended to care but ultimately did nothing when action was needed.
The ICMSA President reiterated the association’s long-standing objections to the measure, emphasizing the need for clarity on how it will be funded and assurances that no farmer or private landowner will be forced into compliance with state or external directives under the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). Drennan strongly advocated for any on-farm actions required by the NRL to be voluntary and at the discretion of the individual farmer, stating that any form of compulsion would lead to significant resentment and would be impractical to enforce.
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