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Thu 08 Aug 2008Diageo denies barley growers' price claims
Farmers today warned of more protests over barley prices after Guinness producer Diageo refused to step-in and help resolve the bitter row.
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) claims growers are being paid 20 per cent less this year for their crop despite spiralling costs but the drinks giant said it has no role in setting the price.
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