NCT plans for tractors ‘up in the air’ as Minister does U-turn
The Minister for Transport has been forced into a U-turn on legislation passed just last month on tractor testing.
Shane Ross promised farming groups...
Some North West farmers still waiting on last year’s GLAS payments
Some farmers in the North West are not only still waiting for this year's GLAS payments but some are still waiting for the 2016...
Farmers concerned over latest Euro moves to ban the weedkiller glyphosate
The European Parliament has approved a resolution calling on the European Commission to ban the use of glyphosate, used in the weedkiller Round-up, in...
EPA report raises concerns for Donegal shellfish industry
There are serious concerns for the shellfish industry in light of the concerns raised by a new Environmental Protection Agency report today.
It reveals that...
Minutes silence at marts to remember those killed in farm accidents
A minute’s silence is to be observed at all marts nationwide this week in remembrance of loved ones who have been killed in farming...
Farmers urged to use Regional Veterinary Lab to secure future
Farmers are urged to use the Regional Veterinary Lab in Dunally in order to secure its future.
That was the message from the Civic Reception...
MacSharry: NW action plan needed to tackle our ‘lopsided’ economy
Dublin is bursting at the seems and the West and the North West of Ireland has to fight for more investment.
Former Tanaiste and...
Sligo/Leitrim TD says thousands of young farmers will be bankrupt by 2020
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says thousands of young farmers will be bankrupt by 2020.
The comments come from Fianna Fail TD, Eamon Scanlon speaking the Dail...
Sinn Fein to propose Finance Bill amendment on stamp duty increase
Sinn Fein is to put forward a proposal to amend the stamp duty changes announced last week on the back of concerns raised by...
Basic Payment Scheme money will be ‘timely boost for farmers’
The Department of Agriculture has announced the start of the 70% advance of the Basic Payment Scheme.
The advance of the BPS, formerly the Disadvantaged...