# IFA Welcomes Financial Support for Flock Owners Hit by Avian Flu - Irish Farmers' Association

> Ireland's Department of Agriculture introduced a de minimis aid scheme for 14 flock owners in Monaghan who lost entire flocks to low pathogenic avian influenza over four months. Each successful applicant will receive a payment of €20,000, totalling €280,000.

- Date: 2020-07-20 · published 2020-07-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/52115-ifa-welcomes-financial-support-for-flock-owners-hit-by-avian-flu-irish-farmers
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Government compensation helps affected farms restock but does not change national poultry supply meaningfully, so the effect on feed prices is negligible.

## Sources

- ifa.ie: https://www.ifa.ie/farm-sectors/ifa-welcomes-financial-support-for-flock-owners-hit-by-avian-flu/

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