New revamped CAP policy set to favour small and young farmers
A new revamped Common Agriculture Policy is set to favour small and young farmers. The European Commission has announced its proposals for 2021 to 2027 which include a new agri-environmental scheme and a 2 percent…
New CAP needs to protect small family farms
Sinn Fein says it’s vital that the small farmer is protected in today’s CAP announcement. Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will reveal new details on the CAP budget post Brexit this morning (10:30am) Sligo Leitrim TD…
Hogan to make major announcement on CAP
A major announcement on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy will be made in Brussels tomorrow (Friday). EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will reveal new details on the CAP budget post Brexit. The announcement…
Mercosur negotiations entering final stages
There are reports that the Mercosur negotiations, involving Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela, may be entering their final stages. But, even at this late stage, a North West MEP wants the talks halted immediately.…
Sheep farmers urged to ‘hold tight’ when it comes to lamb prices
Sheep farmers have reacted angrily over what they say are attempts by factories to cut lamb prices over the weekend. IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said agents were on the receiving end of farmer…
Leitrim’s newly-elected National Vice-Chair of the IFA’s sheep committee outlines his views on the sector
Leitrim’s Sheep Committee Chair Kevin Comiskey has been elected as national Vice-Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee. He spoke to Claire Mulcahy on Agri-Week this week outlining his concerns about the new sheep tagging schemes…
Mart owners warn government mart insurance will shut marts down
The impact of escalating insurance costs on marts will be highlighted in Leinster House today. The manager of the Donegal Co-op Livestock mart Eimear McGuinness is attending the discussion at the Joint Oireachtas Finance Committee.…