Farmers to appeal Dept’s decision following fires on Killery mountain
Landowners on Killery mountain are to appeal a decision by the department to withhold payments on parts of their land burnt last summer. The IFA in Leitrim has confirmed that it is working with many…
Farmers want deadline extended for submitting Nitrates Directive forms
The ICMSA is calling for an extension of the deadline for submission of records in relation to the Nitrates directive. Abut 40% of Cross-Compliance penalties relate to farmers exceeding the organic Nitrates limit. Under the…
Farmers need to know if fodder transport payments can be backdated
Farmers are calling for clarification from the Minister for Agriculture on whether the new fodder transport payments can be backdated. Hauliers also want to ensure that VAT will not be applied to the subsidy. Minister…
Minister announces details of fodder transport subsidy
The Minister for Agriculture has announced the details of the transport subsidy for farmers with a fodder shortage. To qualify you need to be transporting the fodder over 100km. The rates for the fodder subsidy…
Teagasc info meeting on proposed new project tonight in Ballymote
Teagasc in conjunction with Aurivo are proposing to run a calf to beef project this year for any beef farmers involved in a Dairy calf to beef production system. It will principally involve 4 on-farm…
Farmers say alot of farmers now ‘sorted’ for fodder
Farmers attending Ballymote mart in county Sligo this week say a transport subsidy from the Minister is a fair and adequate measure to deal with fodder shortages. Despite announcing this support on Wednesday, Minister Michael…
Farmers await more details on fodder transport support subsidy
Farmers are waiting for more details on a subsidy announced by the Minister for Agriculture yesterday for people who have fodder shortages. The North West region has been worst affected by the bad weather this…