Continued fears about potential dumping of silt in Donegal Bay
On today’s programme we hear the concerns of the community of Killybegs over the dumping of silt at sea as part of plans by the Department of Agriculture to extend the pier there.
Sligo IFA chairman wants western counties protected under ANC scheme
A farming representative in the north west is now calling on the Department of Agriculture to clarify exactly the situation regarding disadvantaged areas. A major meeting was held on the issue of the ANC payments…
Good turnout at Leitrim IFA meeting on ANC payments
There was a good turnout to a meeting organised by the IFA in Leitrim last night to discuss Areas of Natural Constraints. Previously called the disadvantaged area payments, which over 70% of farmers in Ireland…
Changes to ANC payments to be discussed at special meeting in Leitrim
A special meeting is being held in Carrick-on-Shannon over the ongoing concerns in the North West about changes to ANC designations and payments. It comes as the Fianna Fail Agriculture spokesperson – Donegal TD Charlie…
Farm vehicles continue to be the biggest cause of farm fatalities
Tractors and farm vehicles continue to be the biggest cause of farm fatalities. A new report from the Health and Safety Authority shows that nearly half of all of the farm deaths in Ireland last…
Farmers to meet TDs about impact of potential changes to ANC scheme
Farmers in Sligo and Leitrim are to meet local TDs next week to outline how any potential removal of marginalised land from the new ANC scheme will impact their income and livelihoods. Now known as…
First Agri-Week of 2017- Bird Flu comes with warning from Wexford
Welcome along to the first Agri-Week of 2017. Bird flu could have devastating impact on poultry producers if not contained- this warning comes from a case in Wexford where it has been confirmed and there…