‘Beef plan movement’ call for farmers to unite
The Chairman of the beef plan movement in Leitrim says ‘now is the time for farmers in the north west to unite, and support each other in the face of the Covid-19 challenge’. Various support…
“Marts decision helps farmers and food supply chain” – Harkin
Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has welcomed the decision to re-open marts for the movement of stock. The new agreement will allow for both the movement of stock while also protecting and preventing the spread of…
Agreement reached between Marts & Department over sales
An agreement has been reached between the Marts Managers of Ireland and the Department of Agriculture in relation to the blanket closure of marts throughout the Country. The decision to close marts has led…
Call for closure of marts to be revisited
The Founder of Ireland’s Future, Gerry Loftus, has called for the decision to close livestock marts to be revisited. He said the closure of marts, without an alternative plan being offered, was “ill-thought out and…
IFA release ‘Plan B’ COVID-19 document
The IFA has devised a dedicated ‘Plan B’ document, which will help farmers compile the essential information that would be needed where someone else has to step in to run the farm should they contracts…
McConalogue launches action plan to support farmers
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue has set out an action plan for immediate measures needed for farmers and the agrifood sector to deal with the impact of Covid19. The Donegal…
TD Frank Feighan backs decision to close livestock marts
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that the closure of livestock marts nationwide, is an unfortunate but necessary short-term measure to take during the COVID 19 Emergency. Deputy Feighan says the department of…