NCT for tractors the latest annoyance for farmers
A Sligo Councillor says an NCT for tractors should not come into force.
The Road Safety Authority and the government are abiding by european law...
Leitrim Co Co calls for ban on weedkiller ‘Roundup’
Leitrim County Council is to call on the government to consider banning the weedkiller 'Roundup'.
The ingredient glyphosate is the controversial substance that has led...
Mixed views on EU-Canada trade deal
The European Parliament has today voted in favour of a major trade deal between the EU and Canada.
Those in favour of CETA say it...
Video: Torrential rain sees motorists ‘stuck in the mud’ at the Ploughing
Torrential rain has resulted in several motorists getting stuck in the mud trying to leave the National Ploughing Championships in Co. Offaly this evening.
Ocean...
Animal owners alert for low flying aircraft over North West
A geological mapping project collecting geophysical and geochemical data over counties Mayo and Donegal is set to take place in early March.
The project involves...
Farmers invited to sheep forum on May 23rd
A major IFA National Hill Sheep Forum will take place in Connemara, Co Galway on Tuesday May 23rd.
This farm visit and meeting will provide...
Hedgecutting pilot scheme approved for Leitrim
A new pilot scheme for hedgecutting is to be set up in Leitrim.
The new grant scheme will provide funding for farmers to ensure that...
Prices of farm land continues to fall
Prices in the agricultural land sector continue to fall in the third quarter of 2016, according to Sherry Fitzgerald's latest Land Price Index.
It found...
New pilot hedge-cutting scheme for Leitrim
A new pilot roadside hedgecutting scheme is being introduced in County Leitrim.
Under the scheme, landowers and farmers will get a grant of €50 per...
Gardai investigating after man killed in Arigna farming accident
A man injured in a workplace accident in Roscommon last Friday has died.
The man, believed to be in his 50's, was injured while working...