INHFA: Hillwalkers shouldn’t take farmers’ patience, goodwill for granted
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has outlined concerns around public access and hillwalking and is warning of a very difficult summer if farmer concerns are not addressed. The Association’s National Vice President, Pheilim…
Sligo IFA chairperson says there’s no rift between minister and Cullinan
Taoiseach Michael Martin and Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue will attend the AGM of the Irish Farmers Association on Thursday next. The event, which will take place in the Mansion House in…
Kevin Comiskey elected as new IFA Sheep Committee Chairman
A Leitrim farmer has been selected as the new chairman of the IFA’s National Sheep Committee. Kevin Comiskey will take over the position at the end of this month when he will replace Sean…
25 Sheep mauled to death by dogs on Leitrim farm
A local IFA sheep representative says a lack of action by various state agencies is one of the main reasons behind the large number of dog attacks on sheep in the North West region. …
McConalogue ‘remembers forgotten farmers’, says Leitrim councillor
The Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced a number of measures to help so-called ‘forgotten farmers’ in the west and north west. The measures provide a €5,000 payment to the farmers,…
Mixed reaction to CAP deal from local farmers
The Irish Farmers Association says thousands of farmers may have to quit the sector due to the new CAP plan. It’s after the cabinet yesterday agreed to submit Ireland’s draft Strategic Plan to the…
Sligo turkey producer says there’s uncertainty in the market this year
The Covid 19 pandemic, and the onset of the Omicron variant in particular, is creating uncertainty in the Christmas turkey market as many families are unsure how many visitors they will have for the festive…