KFO welcomes Government support on Brexit
Irish fisheries groups are welcoming Government support over Brexit. The Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Marine Minister met with representatives from the sector yesterday and assured them they were doing all they could to Brexit-proof Irish fishing.…
EU Agriculture Commissioner set for CAP meeting in Kilkenny tomorrow
Farmers are invited to have their say on the Common Agricultural Policy at a special event in Kilkenny City tomorrow night (Friday). The free event, at O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club in Newpark, will discuss how…
North West TDs express their anger at government response to fodder crisis
A number of TD’s from the Northwest have accused the government of a ‘woeful’ response to the fodder crisis. Fianna Fail tabled a motion in the Dail last night calling for greater supports for the…
Aurivo imposes new safety regulations at marts
Three of the Aurivo marts that closed last week pending a safety review have reopened. Aurivo has confirmed that its Balla, Ballinrobe and Ballymote marts are reopening for business this week while Mohill in county…
Donegal IFA chairman says opening of Chinese beef market is welcome news
The newly-opened Chinese beef market is so massive that a tiny increase in consumption there would result in a large increase in the tonnage demanded from places like Ireland. That’s according to the chairman of…
Agriculture Minister responds to criticism over handling of fodder crisis
The Agriculture Minister’s been accused of being poorly prepared for the fodder crisis affecting farmers. Michael Creed’s been appearing before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee this afternoon to brief politicians on his response to the issue.…
Four Aurivo marts to remain closed after man seriously injured by a bull at Mohill mart
Aurivo Co-op says it has taken a decision to close all four of its livestock marts this week in light of a serious accident at Mohill mart on Saturday. A man in his 70s was…