IFA Brexit campaign got underway in Kildare today
More than 600 farmers headed down to Kildare today for the start of the IFA’s Brexit campaign. IFA President Joe Healy has already met Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Michel Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Charlie Flanagan ,…
McLoughlin says issue of vet lab being used as ‘political football’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says he believes the issue of the veterinary laboratory in Sligo is being turned into a ‘political football.’ The Fine Gael deputy’s comments following reports in the media about the future of…
Programme to transfer land ‘successful beyond expectations’
A pilot plan, which includes the Aurivo Co-Operative area, to make the transfer of land easier among farmers has surpassed all expectations with its success. The Land Mobility Programme is operated by Macra na Feirme…
Beef Data and Genomics Scheme reopens
The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed the re-opening of the Beef Data and Genomics Scheme, announced by Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed. The measure will mean that farmers can get €95 per cow on the…
Farmers say they and others in rural areas now face paying ‘on the double’ for water
The leader of one of the country’s main farm organisations says that despite all the debate about water charges, one group has paid — and continues to pay — for water. And that, says ICMSA…
Farmers concerned over future of forestry payments
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins is concerned that the rate of farmer planting will continue to fall if farmers are not paid on all land they are obliged to set aside for environmental enhancement…
Top unions say agriculture and food sector facing massive Brexit challenge
SIPTU and IMPACT say the food and agriculture sector is facing a massive challenge over Brexit. The two leading trade unions have invited Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to open a major seminar in Dublin, bringing…