Over 25% of farmers don’t take safety precautions
Over a quarter of farmers aren’t taking basic safety precautions, according to a new study. A report by the ESRI in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority shows 27 per cent take risks by…
Hedge cutting bill to be discussed at Dáil
The heritage bill which would extend the hedge-cutting and burning seasons is up for discussion in the Dáil again tomorrow (Wednesday). As part of this bill farmers would be able to cut hedges until the…
Farmers angry at Glas delays
A west of Ireland TD says farmers are totally frustrated and angry at the continued delays in the payments under the Glas scheme. Independent Roscommon Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed…
Survey finds agri-business expected to grow
This year the Irish Farmer’s Journal has partnered with KPMG for the 5th time to do an agri-business survey. Despite the concern about Brexit, the survey shows that 80% of agri-businesses expect to grow this…
Farmers need to be consulted on new ANC maps
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has called on Minster Creed to ensure that any extension to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme review is used to consult with stakeholders…
IFA to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum in Connemara
The IFA is to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum. The Forum is taking place at Callin Conneely farm, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Connemara, Co. Galway and is open to all hill sheep farmers across the country.…
The INHFA is calling on the Government to take action on changing legal burning dates
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has called on the government to take action on changing the dates for legal upland burning dates. Under current regulations, burning of lands by farmers for cultivation…