The President of Macra na Feirme says it's "time to get serious on generational renewal".
The farming organisation was invited to appear before a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture yesterday.
Virginia-native Thomas Duffy called on the government to "commit to no less than 4% of direct payments to be directed to young farmers".
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He also laid out plans to address restrictions on peat soils for farmers and the need for more investment in generational renewal.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, Mr Duffy explained how restrictions on peat soils could affect Cavan farmers:
