Concern over what will happen to CAP when UK stops paying
There is a concern about how a potential hard border will affect jobs in the north west. IBEC says 18% of jobs in Donegal and Leitrim and 16% of jobs in Sligo are dependent on…
IFA urges advisory approach rather than penalties in preventing pollution
The Irish Farmers Association says a more advisory approach is needed in ensuring farmers do not inadvertently pollute local waterways. It follows an appeal by Donegal County Council, Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Environment Protection…
INHFA claims forestry fire guidelines ‘not being adhered to’
A farming organisation claims standards under the national forestry scheme are not being adhered to and could be contributing to forest fires. Gerry Loftus of the Irish Natura and Hillfarmers Association says inspections of forestry…
Farmers urged to attend safety stand at Bonniconlon Show
The victim of a road traffic accident in Sligo is urging people and especially farmers to be aware of their safety at this time of the year. Pat Carthy from Tubbercurry has been in a…
INHFA calls for publication of forestry premium payments
The annual publication of those who receive the afforestation premium has being sought by the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association. Spokesperson on forestry Gerry Loftus, stated “how the payments all farmers receives through the…
IFA critical of duplication in monitoring water quality
IFA’s Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has called for State agencies, such as Inland Fisheries Ireland, to work with farmers to safeguard our aquatic environment. Thomas Cooney says the plethora of agencies that duplicate water monitoring…
Tillage farmers who lost crops urged to apply under new scheme
Farmers who lost their tillage crops due to bad weather are being urged to get their applications in under the Crop Loss Scheme, details of which have just been announced. Earlier this month, tillage farmers…