The scheme cushions the rising cost of staple foods for farmers and food importers. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The government will fork out €12 million next year to continue subsidising flour, cereal and animal feed.Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo announced on Monday the government will extend the existing subsidy scheme throughout next year, as announced in last month's budget.The scheme intends to cushion the rising cost of staple foods for farmers and food importers...