Teagasc survey shows most farms see little change in income
The preliminary results of the 2017 Teagasc National Farm Survey have been revealed. The average farm income rose to over €31,300 in 2017, according to the survey – an increase of over €7,500 on the…
Extension of time for slurry spreading
The Department of Agriculture and Department of Housing have announced a one-month extension to the deadline by which derogation farmers must have 50% of the their slurry spread. The date is extended from 15 June…
Sligo Ambassador for Climate Change says small steps needed locally to tackle Climate Change
A Sligo Ambassador for Climate Change is warning against a cosmetic approach to tackling the issue. Damien Kilgannon from Dromore West is Sligo’s Cool Planet Champion. The Cool Planet Experience is an Irish Charity set…
Farmer on Killery says he’s struggling to survive following cuts to payments
A farmer, who owns land on Killery Mountain, says that he may be forced to look for other work if he doesnt receive his basic payment soon. Fires on Killery mountain on the Sligo Leitrim…
Calls for basic payment scheme deadline to be extended
Fianna Fail are calling for today’s deadline for applications for the basic payment scheme to be extended for farmers. This year is the first year in which applications must be made online. The partys Agriculture…
IFA urges farmers to attend meeting on Revenue changes in Letterkenny tonight
Donegal IFA in conjunction with Revenue are holding a Public Meeting in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny this evening at 8:30pm. Mr George Starrett, Donegal IFA Farm Business Chairman said that the purpose of the…
Agriculture Minister accused of ignoring sheep farmers
The Agriculture Minister has been accused of ignoring sheep farmers by imposing compulsory electric tagging. From the 1st of October the tagging will come in. IFA Co Leitrim Sheep Chairperson, Kevin Comiskey says it is…