SF TD hits out at lack of support for young farmers
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has hit out at the lack of support for young farmers and new entrants to farming, such as returning emigrants. Deputy Martin Kenny, who’s the Sinn Fein spokesman on agricultrue, was particularly…
Farmers in Leitrim are being ripped off over Agricultural Diesel says IFA
Farmers are being ‘ripped-off’ with the high price of diesel at the moment. That’s according to Leitrim IFA’s Pat Gilhooley following a new survey from the IFA which shows that farmers in Leitrim are paying…
ANC payments the focus of farming meetings
ANC payments is a huge issue for farmers according to local farming organisations and it’s the subject of a number of meetings taking place in the region in the coming week. The Irish Farmers Organisation…
Farmers urged to attend meeting in Donegal town next week
The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers Association is encouraging all farmers to attend an information meeting on payments in Donegal town next week. The group recently attended a joint Oireachtas committee meeting on Agriculture…
Fitzmaurice says farmers face ‘astronomical’ costs to take part in schemes
An Independent TD has hit out at the costs to farmers who are participating in various schemes, such as GLAS. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice has described the costs involved — and which farmers have to pay…
Northwest MEPs to attend ANC payments meeting in Leitrim
North West MEPs will be attending a special information evening taking place in Leitrim on Friday to discuss the ANC payments. The payments – formerly the disadvantaged area scheme – have been delayed and there…
North West MEP to run for European parliament president
North West MEP Mairead McGuinesss is to run for the position of European parliament president as well as returning to the issue on farm safety..