Minutes silence at marts to remember those killed in farm accidents
A minute’s silence is to be observed at all marts nationwide this week in remembrance of loved ones who have been killed in farming accidents. The aim is to promote safety awareness of farm safety…
Farmers urged to use Regional Veterinary Lab to secure future
Farmers are urged to use the Regional Veterinary Lab in Dunally in order to secure its future. That was the message from the Civic Reception for the Lab hosted by the cathaoirleach of Sligo Co…
MacSharry: NW action plan needed to tackle our ‘lopsided’ economy
Dublin is bursting at the seems and the West and the North West of Ireland has to fight for more investment. Former Tanaiste and EU Commissioner Ray MacSharry called for more investment in infrastructure in…
Sligo/Leitrim TD says thousands of young farmers will be bankrupt by 2020
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says thousands of young farmers will be bankrupt by 2020. The comments come from Fianna Fail TD, Eamon Scanlon speaking the Dail yesterday. in 2015, The Young Farmer Scheme was allocatted €25m,…
Sinn Fein to propose Finance Bill amendment on stamp duty increase
Sinn Fein is to put forward a proposal to amend the stamp duty changes announced last week on the back of concerns raised by farmers. The party is to table an amendment to the Finance…
Basic Payment Scheme money will be ‘timely boost for farmers’
The Department of Agriculture has announced the start of the 70% advance of the Basic Payment Scheme. The advance of the BPS, formerly the Disadvantaged Area Scheme, is worth €700m and is being issued to…
Farmers secure property as storm passes the region
Farms across the country are more exposed. Similar to the fishing industry these communities have been securing their property as best they can. JP Cowley is the head of the IFA and is based in…