Local farm leader moves to ease BSE concerns
A leading farm official in the north has moved to ease concerns for the Irish Beef Market following the discovery BSE in a fourteen year old cow. As a result of the discovery the…
Henry warns of TikTok dangers on farms
A leading farm official in the North West has issued warnings in relation to youngsters that are recording pranks with farm machinery for uploading on the ‘TikTok’ social media channel. The IFA chairperson in…
Ballyshannon Agricultural show cancelled for 2020
The Ballyshannon agricultural show which was scheduled to take place on August 16th this year has been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. Show organisers have taken the difficult decision with the health…
Warning issued to road users as silage season starts
Road users across the Counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been warned to take extra care on the region’s roads over the summer months. With more agricultural contractors expected to be on the…
National Ploughing Championships cancelled
This year’s National Ploughing Championships have been cancelled. Europe’s biggest outdoor event was due to take place in County Carlow from September 15th to 17th but it has been called off due to Covid-19. Organisers…
EU assistance not enough to save beef farmers
Calls have been made on the EU Commission to deliver greater aid supports to protect farmers and the agri-food sector from the impact of the coronavirus. The calls have been made by Donegal TD, and…
FF-FG document ignores agriculture – claims Councillor
A former general election candidate says the new Government framework document between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is lacking when it comes to developing agriculture in the local region. Cllr Thomas Walsh contested the late…