IFA poultry chairman says fourth case of avian flu is a worry for the industry
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of bird flu in County Leitrim. It was found in a whooper swan at Gortermone, Carrigallen. The Department points out that while it gives the location in…
Case of avian flu and sheep conference in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Dept. of Agriculture confirmed a fourth case of avian flu in Co. Leitrim as well as a major sheep conference taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday.
Lamb mortality in flocks to be discussed at sheep conference in Leitrim
Lamb mortality in sheep flocks is one of the issues that will be discussed at a sheep conference in Leitrim next week. The Teagasc annual sheep conference is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday. There…
February 3rd is closing date for EU Milk Reduction Scheme
Local farmers are being urged to submit their claim forms on the EU Milk Reduction Scheme before the closing date on February 3rd. The Chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee Gerald Quain is calling on the…
The ICMSA gives a cautious welcome to new rural plan
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association is welcoming the launch of today’s rural reinvigoration plan. However the President of the organisation, John Comer, says it must go past appearances and into real economic development.…
Macra members urged to contribute to 7-year strategy
Members of Macra na Feirme in the North West are urged to have their say on the new strategic plan of the organisation. Macra na Feirme’s strategic planning process is due to begin at the…
McConalogue gets Dail support for Bill on tillage emergency fund
There was cross party support for a motion by Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue today calling for an emergency fund for tillage farmers to be set up. It follows the particularly wet summer last year. Farmers…