Irish Farmers Journal says 35,000 signatures collected in Suckler Herd Petition
The Irish Farmers Journal says it has collected 35,000 signatures so far in a petition launched by the paper to save the Suckler Cow herd. The paper has launched a major campaign in recent weeks…
Leitrim IFA holding their AGM tonight
The Leitrim branch of the Irish Farmers Association is holding it’s AGM tonight. It’s taking place in the Lough Allen Hotel Drumshanbo at 8pm this evening. IFA Chariman for Leitrim, James Gallagher told Ocean FM…
NW TD to move legislation under Forestry Act
A North West TD is to move legisalation this week calling for more restrictions on forestry plantations. There are ongoing concerns that big companies are planting large areas in Leitrim. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny…
New farm safety taskforce to report back with recommendations
A new farm safety taskforce will report back in the next month to outline what can be done to increase safety on farms. The group made up mainly of various Government Department and State Agency…
Protecting farmers in trade deals a priority, says IFA president
The IFA says protecting Irish farmers in European trade deals is one of four main priorities of the organisation in the coming years. Speaking in Sligo this week, IFA President Joe Healy said they are…
Increase in forest road grants
The IFA has welcomed a 20% increase in forest road grants. IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has welcomed the increase in the length of forest road grant-aided under the Forest Road Scheme secured…
LISTEN: IFA President Joe Healy on farm payments and the recent IFA settlement
The head of the IFA says it’s ‘unacceptable’ that farmers in Sligo and Leitrim are still waiting for payments on land burnt on Killery mountain last summer. A group of the over 30 farmers affected…