Farmers invited to sheep forum on May 23rd
A major IFA National Hill Sheep Forum will take place in Connemara, Co Galway on Tuesday May 23rd. This farm visit and meeting will provide hill sheep farmers with an opportunity to get the latest…
Deadline for Basic Payments Scheme
Farmers are reminded that the deadline for 2017 Basic Payment Scheme applications is Monday, May 15th. Penalties are applied where applications are received late so it is important that farmers allow enough time to complete…
Calls for changes to National Reserve rules
Requirements for the 2017 National Reserve have changed this year. Under current regulations, young farmers who have not yet received their certification will not be able to apply for the 2017 National Reserve. In 2015,…
Young farmers who don’t complete studies before May 15th cannot apply for 2017 National Reserve
Requirements for the 2017 National Reserve have changed this year. Under current regulations, young farmers who have not yet received their certfication will not be able to apply for the 2017 National Reserve. In 2015,…
Local Councillor calls on Minster to amend 2017 National Reserve rules
A local councillor is calling on the Minster for Agriculture to amend the rules on the 2017 National Reserve. Leitrim County Councillor, Brendan Barry, says that young farmers who will be completing their Agricultural courses…
Farm Festival is taking place in Ballymote mart on Wednesday
Farm Festival is taking place at Ballymote Mart this Wednesday. The festival is a free family fun day being organised by Sligo leader, Homeland and Bank of Ireland. There will be an opportunity for local…
ICMSA speaks out about ‘British only’ beef policy by UK supermarket, Co-Op
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Associations has spoken out about the decision on ‘British Only’ beef policy by UK supermarket giant, Co-op John Comer, President of the ICMSA, said that it was ‘clumsy and unfeasible’…