Agri Week podcast 07/03/2024
This week, Ronan Flanagan is out of the warm studio and attends the Sligo branch IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ protest outside the offices of Sligo County Council. While John Lynch is in Kinlough to…
Leitrim farming official responds to social Justice Ireland
A Leitrim based member of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers association has defended farmers efforts in helping Ireland reach it’s climate goals that’s despite a new report that states Ireland is not hitting a…
Minister McConalogue launches the Code of Good Practice for Horse Owners regarding the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials in Horses
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has launched the Code of Good Practice regarding the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials in Horses. This is the 8th Code of Good Practice…
Agri-food regulator post welcomed by Minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the appointment of the agri-food regulator. The position was formed earlier this week. The independent body will be in charge of analysing the business relationship…
Sligo farming official says there is no need for farmers to panic after the latest detection of BSE
A Sligo based farming official has urged farmers not panic the discovery of a recent BSE. Gerard Pilkington is the Chairperson of the Irish Beef and Lamb association. He says the developments will…
Agri Week podcast 26/10/2023
This week, Agri Week makes the trip to Castle Dargan for the IFA’s Connacht Regional Chairperson hustings. Ronan Flanagan gets to know the two candidates, Kinlough-based James Gallagher and Brendan Golden from Killala, who…
Securing promised funding is O’ Donoghue’s main objective
The Outgoing CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says securing funding promised under the Brexit adjustment fund is his main objective before he departs from the role. Sean O’ Donoughe has announced that he…