INHFA to host national public meeting in Sligo on fodder crisis
Sligo farmer Colm O Donnell, the national president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to act swiftly in putting a fodder aid package in place. He…
McConalogue claims not one Donegal farmer has yet received flood compensation
Fianna Fail’s Agriculture spokesperson is claiming that not one farmer hit by flooding in Donegal last August has yet received a compensation payment. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue also says some farmers have been excluded from…
INHFA calls for politicians to support abolition of stamp duty rule
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the upper age limit of 67 years of age for stamp duty relief for close family farm transfers must be abolished. INHFA President Colm O’Donnell from Sligo…
IFA wants fairness for farmers whose lands were burned
IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has called for fair judgement in cases where farmers’ Basic Payments Scheme payments are being held back as a result of their lands being deemed to have been…
IFA expects ‘strong response’ from Minister on fodder crisis
IFA President Joe Healy says the deepening fodder problems will have to be addressed by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed. Yesterday, the IFA Executive Council agreed that urgent action is needed to assist farmers…
Code of Practice for BVD testing laboratories is progressing slowly
IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart says the development of a Code of Practice for BVD testing laboratories is progressing slowly to a conclusion. He says this Code has come about as a result of IFA’s…
IFA welcomes committment to review work permit criteria
Following a meeting with Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald this week, IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed her commitment to review the criteria for issuing work permits for farm workers from outside the EEA (European Economic Area).…