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Union says time isn't right for investigation into Manx agriculture

by isleofman.com 19th April 2013

The general secretary of the Manx National Farmers’ Union says she’d question whether now is the ideal time for a Tynwald investigation into agriculture.

Earlier this week, Michael MHK Alf Cannan said he’d ask for a select committee probe after talking to farmers about problems facing the industry.

But Belinda Leach says most farmers are too busy to give evidence in spring – particularly after recent snow and also months of heavy rain.

She says discussions could take place in future, but now isn’t the time:


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Friday 19th, April 2013 08:16pm.

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