Farmers say government wants ‘more for less’ when it comes to climate action
The Irish Farmers Association says ‘the clock is ticking’ to save the future of the industry in Ireland. It’s accused the Government of expecting more and more for less where the climate action plan is…
North West farmers travelling to Dublin ahead of ‘Save Irish Farming’ rally
Farmers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are making their way to Dublin today ahead of a protest tomorrow. Due to Covid-19, a limited number of people are making their way in tractors to The ‘Save…
Agri Week: Family Farm Rally preview, Deer Cull & the importance of the ‘right to weigh’ for fishing sector
On this edition of Agri Week: We Preview the ‘Save the Family Farm’ rally which will take place on Sunday November 21st. It’s been a major talking point all week, we have…
Leitrim branch of ICMSA holding AGM this evening
The Leitrim branch of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association are to elect their officers for the coming year at their AGM this evening. The meeting is taking place at 8.30pm at The Commercial Hub…
Demise of farming sector will destroy rural economy
Farmers from across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are expected to take part in the IFA organised ‘Save Irish Farming Rally’ which is scheduled to take place in Dublin on Sunday next. …
Agri Week: Forestry jobs at risk, SEEFA call for Government actions and climate change impact on agriculture
On this week’s edition of Agri Week we talk to Enniscrone native Marina Conway from Western Forestry Co-op. Forestry group are appealing to Government to prevent demise of 12,000 jobs amid licensing crisis. A group…
McConalogue expects more jobs despite emissions reduction
The Agriculture Minister says ‘significantly’ more jobs will be created in the farming sector in the next nine years – despite a dramatic fall in emissions. The Climate Action Plan calls for agriculture to…