IFA Brexit launch: Government and EU Brexit position must put farming first
The Government and EU Brexit position has to put farming first. That was the clear message from the President of the Irish Farmers Association Joe Healy who was speaking today at the launch of the…
Hedgecutting pilot scheme approved for Leitrim
A new pilot scheme for hedgecutting is to be set up in Leitrim. The new grant scheme will provide funding for farmers to ensure that hedges are cut. A similar scheme was set up in…
Department officials called on to address Oireachtas committee on vet labs
Officials from the Department of Agriculture have been called to address the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture tomorrow on the future of the 6 Regional Vet Labs around the country. A recent review has suggested that…
Sinn Fein TD not happy with minister’s response on GLAS payments
Delays in GLAS payments to farmers were raised with the Minister of State for Agriculture, Andrew Doyle in the Dail this week. Unfortunately, the minister was only able to assure SF TD Martin Kenny that…
INHFA continues campaign for farmers in disadvantaged areas
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is continuing its campaign to double payments to farmers living in rural disadvantaged areas. Their calls are part if the organisations campaign on the Areas of Natural Constraint…
Calls for action by farming groups in North West
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling for action on outstanding action on Glas payments. The issue has been raised a number of times over the past few weeks but has reached crisis…
Trade and strong CAP will protect farmers after Brexit, says IFA President
The President of the IFA says maintaining the closest possible trading relationship between the UK and EU and providing a strong CAP budget following the UK departure are the two main issues that will help…