Many farmers unable to get State pension
Many farmers are locked out of the State’s pension system, according to new research. They find it hard to retire or pass on their farm as a result. There are often issues around their PRSI…
IFA says department’s handling of BEAM scheme has deen ‘disastrous’
The Department of Agriculture’s handling of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure, better known as the BEAM scheme, has been disastrous. That’s according to IFA President Tim Cullinan. The BEAM monies were provided to suckler and…
Mullaney highlights importance of suckler cow to the north west
A Sligo councillor and farmer is questioning whether the importance of the suckler cow to economic activity in the rural north west of Ireland is fully realised at governemnt and department levels. Fine Gael Councillor…
At least one instance of UK beef being labelled as Irish
It’s been revealed that there was at least one instance of UK beef being labelled as of Irish origin. The IFA Vice Chair of the National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey says even just once instance…
Investigation into major fish kill on Moy tributary
Inland Fisheries Ireland says it’s pursuing a definite line of inquiry into the cause of a major fish kill in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo last week. The environmental agency is still analysing samples from the Glore…
Property marking in Riverstown this morning
Sligo Garda Community Engagement Unit along with Riverstown Garda Station are hosting a property marking event this (Saturday) morning, between 10am and 1pm. It will take place at the Homeland Agri Store in Riverstown. Marked…
Agri Week: Cap Proposals blasted for sucler & Beef Farmers. Agricultural Road Rage Rampant. Forestery Fiasco on licences processing
The IFA Livestock Chairman blasts the Cap Proposals aimed at Suckler and Beef farmers Should the drivers of agricultural vehicles on our roads be more considerate of other road users? And still trying…