Brid Rodgers criticises the "the irresponsible actions of the few" who had put the local farming industry at risk.

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However, SDLP sssembly member for Upper Bann Brid Rodgers has said the Drumcree dispute could, and should, be resolved locally.

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Meanwhile, the Minister for Agriculture, the SDLP's Brid Rodgers, has criticised the Orange Order for refusing to talk directly to the Parades Commission.

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However, the province's agriculture minister Brid Rodgers said the situation could have been a lot worse and she had been able to protect some parts of the industry.

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