EU candidates debate farming issues at IFA meeting in Donegal
The European election candidates that are contesting the midlands north west constituency gathered yesterday in the Millpark Hotel in Donegal Town to trash out the big issues at a special meeting which was organised by…
Farmers protest over falling lamb prices
Farmers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were among those who attended a protest today in Wexford to highlight the falling prices for lambs. The protest was orgainsed by the ICSA and earlier the chairman of…
Sligo Councillor says there needs to be more competition in the beef market
Unless there is competition in the beef market, farmers won’t get a fair price for their products. That’s the view of Independent Counicllor and local election candidate in the Ballymote/Tubbercurry area, Michael Clarke. Mr. Clarke…
Brexit beef package must ‘not forget primary suckler-cow producers in the north west’
The Sligo-based president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the fifty million euro EU Brexit fund for beef producers — with fifty million more in matching funding expected from the government —…
Farmers’ organisation hosts public meeting in Tubbercurry with EU candidates this evening
A public meeting is taking place this evening for members of the public to quiz European election candidates. It’s being hosted by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association and is taking place at 8pm…
Government urged to match European Commission Brexit funding for beef farmers
The Government is being urged to match Brexit funding of €50m for beef farmers from the European Commission, bringing the total to €100m. The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed the funding, and says it’s “vital…
Massive EU Brexit package for beef farmers
A 50 million euro fund to support Ireland’s beef sector has been agreed by the European Commission. Under the plan, the government here can match the figure, bringing the total potential aid package to 100…