Sligo’s Cool Planet Champion says small steps ‘key’ in the fight against #climatechange
Damien Kilgannon Cool Planet Champion for Sligo is trained & ready for action! There are Champions based in each county around Ireland, local people who…
Teagasc survey shows most farms see little change in income
The preliminary results of the 2017 Teagasc National Farm Survey have been revealed. The average farm income rose to over €31,300 in 2017, according to…
Extension of time for slurry spreading
The Department of Agriculture and Department of Housing have announced a one-month extension to the deadline by which derogation farmers must have 50% of the…
Sligo Ambassador for Climate Change says small steps needed locally to tackle Climate Change
A Sligo Ambassador for Climate Change is warning against a cosmetic approach to tackling the issue. Damien Kilgannon from Dromore West is Sligo’s Cool Planet…
Farmer on Killery says he’s struggling to survive following cuts to payments
A farmer, who owns land on Killery Mountain, says that he may be forced to look for other work if he doesnt receive his basic…
Calls for basic payment scheme deadline to be extended
Fianna Fail are calling for today’s deadline for applications for the basic payment scheme to be extended for farmers. This year is the first year…
IFA urges farmers to attend meeting on Revenue changes in Letterkenny tonight
Donegal IFA in conjunction with Revenue are holding a Public Meeting in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny this evening at 8:30pm. Mr George Starrett, Donegal…