North West poultry producers stage protest
A number of poultry producers in the north west gathered in Cavan this morning to highlight income losses. The producers and members of the IFA Poultry Committee convened at the main retailers in the…
McConalogue brings CAP plan to Cabinet
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConlogue will today present the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) plan to his cabinet colleagues. The plan, which must be submitted for ratification to the European Commission before…
Major meetings on fishing taking place in Leinster House
Members of numerous fishing organisations, including the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, are meeting with the Minister for Agriculture today and tomorrow. CEO of the KFO, Sean O’Donghue says a range of issues are to…
new CAP rules ‘step in the right direction’
Small scale farmers in the north west will earn more under the new Common Agricultural Policy. That’s according to Midlands/North West MEP, Chris MacManus following agreement from the European Parliament on new CAP rules. Under…
Farmers urged to be vigilant for unusual symptoms in animals
Farmers in the North West and across the country are being warned to look out for unusual symptoms in their livestock as part of Animal Health Awareness Week. The Department of Agriculture says healthy livestock…
McConalogue insists he does not want to cut national herd
The Agriculture Minister has insisted he’s not asking farmers to cut their cow herds to meet climate targets. It follows a large farming protest in Dublin at the weekend. The Agriculture sector has…
INHFA welcomes 25% of Pillar 1 payments going to Eco scheme
The president of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association Vincent Roddy has welcomed the commitment given by Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue to direct 25% of Pillar 1 payments towards the Eco-scheme.…