Head of the KFO responds to Murrin comments on fishing
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has described the comments made by a former head of his organisation this week on the Brexit negotiations as ‘misinformed’. Former CEO of the KFO Joey Murrin hit…
Significant drop in land prices in Donegal
Land prices have fallen significant in Donegal according to a new report. The report by the Irish Farmers Journal shows that land prices fell by 18 percent in Donegal despite prices being at their highest…
Former fishing boss hits out at ‘deadly silence’ on Brexit discussions
The former Chairman of Bord Iascaigh Mhara has called on the Minister for the Marine, Mr Michael Creed TD, to “come clean” and make things transparent to Irish fishermen so that they know what is…
Lamb market: strong demand and tight supply
The lamb market has re-opened strongly today with factories offering from €5.70 to €5.80/kg for lambs. The IFA says prices are ranging from €5.65/kg to as high as €5.85/kg for suitable lambs. Sean Dennehy says…
Freezing temperatures may cause problems for farmers
While Storm Emma has passed, the North West is still due to receive freezing temperatures over the next coming days which could negatively affect farmers. The region missed the brunt of the extreme weather but…
Ballymote and Mohill marts have been cancelled
Ballymote and Mohill marts have been cancelled. Aurivo will make a final decision on its Balla mart tomorrow. Stephen Blewitt general manager of the Aurivo Agri-business joins me now on the line with the latest…
Farmers getting only about a fifth of retail price of potatoes
Potatoes are bought once every second in Ireland. The Irish Farmers Association says that potato growers are getting less than one-fifth of the price a consumer pays. The National Potato Conference is hearing calls today…