More farm inspections . . . and a new mapping system for Leitrim
There’s more farm inspections taking place. And while farmers in the north west have been complaining about satellite inspections and delays in payments, there’s also more inspectors actually visiting farms. In 2019, approximately 8,000 checks…
Kenny shares his support for protesting farmers
A local TD has expressed support for the farmers that protested in Dublin today. They held a demonstration at Dublin Port this afternoon after many of them slept in their tractors in the city centre…
Aurivo appoints new chief executive
The board of Aurivo has announced the appointment of Donal Tierney as chief executive officer with immediate effect. Mr Tierney, a chartered accountant, has been chief financial officer of Aurivo for the past eight years.…
Turmoil in Beef Plan Movement
A power struggle in the Beef Plan Movement is to result in a vote of no confidence in the founding members towards the end of this month. That’s according to The Irish’s Farmers Journal News…
Mart insurance costs need to be dealt with – O’Rourke
A Leitrim county councillor is calling on the government to deal with the rising insurance costs for marts across Leitrim and the rest of the country. Speaking to Ocean FM news, Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy…
Suspected case of bird flu in Fermanagh
The Department of Agriculture is urging Irish farmers to be vigilant and monitor their poultry for signs of bird flu. It comes as Northern Irish authorities are investigating a suspected case of the disease in…
McConalogue calls for reopening of GLAS
It’s been claimed that more than 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of a key scheme to encourage eco-friendly farming. Fianna Fail’s Agriculture spokesperson says it’s baffling that potential green crusaders have been left without…