New deal between EU and Canada and concerns about green cert courses
There are concerns that a new deal between Eu and Canada could negatively affect the Irish market as well as concerns about the green cert courses remaining a worry for farmers..
Mixed views on EU-Canada trade deal
The European Parliament has today voted in favour of a major trade deal between the EU and Canada. Those in favour of CETA say it will boost EU economies and provide much needed trading opportunities…
Presence of Super Trawlers off Donegal coast raised at European level
The issue of the presence of super trawlers off the Irish coast including off Donegal has been raised at a European level today. It was recently highlighted by Independent TD in Donegal Thomas Pringle who…
Good interest in new farm loan scheme
Bank of Ireland says there’s been a high level of interest in the new loan application scheme. The new scheme, which was announced by the government in the last budget, has now opened for applications…
Latest sales from the marts and how loan schemes work
We hear from farmers exactly how the loan schemes work, what work it covers on farms along with the latest sales from the marts
Sligo DVO office among items for discussion at Leitrim IFA meeting
The threat to the future of the District Veterinary Office in Sligo is just one of a number of items on the agenda at an IFA meeting in Leitrim tonight. The county exective meeting is…
IFA President reiterates concerns amid Brexit talks
Brexit continues to dominate many government meetings both in the UK and here at home. Today, it was the subject of separate dialogues in Cavan and Roscommon today. Communications Minister Denis Naughten has been hosting…