Case of avian flu and sheep conference in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Dept. of Agriculture confirmed a fourth case of avian flu in Co. Leitrim as well as a major sheep conference taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday.
Protesting Tillage Farmers and concerns for District Veterinary Lab, Sligo
Tillage farmers took to the streets protesting outside the Dail calling for an emergency fund to be set up following one of the wettest summers as well as serious concerns for the District Veterinary Lab…
Continued fears about potential dumping of silt in Donegal Bay
On today’s programme we hear the concerns of the community of Killybegs over the dumping of silt at sea as part of plans by the Department of Agriculture to extend the pier there.
First Agri-Week of 2017- Bird Flu comes with warning from Wexford
Welcome along to the first Agri-Week of 2017. Bird flu could have devastating impact on poultry producers if not contained- this warning comes from a case in Wexford where it has been confirmed and there…
Increase in Fish quotas and CAP negotiations for the year
A broad welcome for increase in fish quotas following this weeks negotiations at EU Fisheries council meeting as well as Donegal TD saying ‘farm families’ need to be at heart of CAP negotiations next year
Special programme on IFA Walk Commemoration
This week marks the 50 year anniversary of when farmers marched to Dublin to campaign for more rights. Today on the programme we’ll have a special report from a commemoration event that took place in…
North West MEP to run for European parliament president
North West MEP Mairead McGuinesss is to run for the position of European parliament president as well as returning to the issue on farm safety..