Farmers urged to cut emissions and watch income grow
The Agriculture Minister a says he doesn’t accept over 50, 000 farmers jobs are in danger because of Ireland’s greenhouse emission targets. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says farmers’ incomes could actually increase under plans…
McConalogue eager to promote gender equality in farming
The new CAP Strategic Plan is aiming to promote gender equality in farming. The Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has made the announcement, particularly for rural areas such as the North West Minister…
Livestock mart manger hits out at failure to ease restrictions
The manager of a local Livestock mart is raising concerns that the restrictions in relation to the number of farmers allowed to attend livestock sales has still not been relaxed despite the majority of Covid…
Climate change advisory recommendation has the potential to destroy local economies
A leading north West farming official has taken issue with the report issued by the Climate Change Advisory Council in relation to carbon budgets up to 2030. The report proposes a major reduction in…
Reducing herd will be ‘detrimental’ to north west, says Sligo IFA chairperson
The Sligo IFA chairperson says the suggestion to reduce the national herd will be detrimental to the north west. New carbon budgets have been published by Climate Change Advisory Council aiming to reduce emissions by…
North West MEP says there’s increasing demand for more eco and animal friendly food
A Midlands/North West MEP says consumers are demanding more eco and animal friendly food. Maria Walsh was speaking as the European Parliament backed a resolution calling for a new “farm to fork” strategy. MEPs want…
CAP sheep money ‘enough to buy bag of nuts for a ewe’
The Leitrim-based vicechairman of the IFA sheep committee is criticising agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue over what he says is the lack of funding for sheep farmers under the new phase of the Common Agricultural Policy.…