Farmers concerned over Taoiseachs comments in relation to Brexit backstop agreement
Following the Taoiseachs comments yesterday that Ireland is willing to ‘consider proposals for a review clause’ in relation to the backstop agreement, farmers in the…
More baled silage means farmers have less use for old tyres
A Sligo councillor is calling for a special collection day for old tyres. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly also wants Sligo County Council to seek some…
Move to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals
MEPs last week backed new proposals to limit the use of antibiotics on farms. The aim would be to to keep food free from resistant…
‘No reason why factories should not pay more for beef cattle’
Chairperson of the ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Enniscrone farmer Des Morrisson, says Sligo farmers are absolutely entitled to expect a fourth quarter surge in their beef…
Farmers taking water from rivers face new regulations
Farmers taking large volumes of water from rivers are set to be slapped with regulations under new laws next month. Environmental legal experts are…
Agriculture Committee votes in favour of trade policy
Recently the Agriculture committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of an agreed EU/UK approach on a trade policy post Brexit as applied…
IFA call for factory prices to be increased for both cattle and sheep with immediate effect
The IFA are calling for factory prices to be increased for both cattle and sheep with immediate effect. With Farmers securing a base price of…