Closure of Marts represents a major blow to the Agri sector
The decision by the Government to ask all livestock marts to close has been described as a serious blow to the local Agri sector. The closures present huge issues for farmers who now have…
Sligo IFA Chairperson: Many things for farmers to think of in preparing for the coronavirus
The chairperson of the Sligo branch of the IFA has called on farmers to take steps now and prepare themselves and their farms the best they can for Covid-19. Kathleen Henry says taking steps now…
McDonald’s closure to impact already struggling beef sector
The decision by fast food outlet McDonald’s to close all its Irish restaurants will have a massive impact on an already struggling beef sector. That’s according to the Chairman of the Leitrim Beef Plan Movement,…
Farmers need to follow HSE guidelines and not fake news
The IFA National Livestock Chairperson says farmers should follow the guidelines from the Government and HSE in relation to Covid-19. It comes as most agricultural marts are continuing to go ahead this week despite the…
Land prices increase in Sligo & Leitrim
Land prices are continuing to rise in Sligo and Leitrim but there’s a 20% drop in Donegal. That’s according to the latest Irish Farmers’ Journal 2019 Annual Land Price Report. The volume of…
Aurivo to suspend mart sales in Ballymote and Mohill
Aurivo have confirmed that they are suspending livestock sales from next Monday 23rd March until at least the end of March. Aurivo Marts say the decision has been made in light of Covid-19 outbreak, and…
New covid-19 measures introduced for local marts
Mart Mangers across the north west have introduced new measures for all their marts which are to take immediate effect from today throughout the region. The local marts have collectively put forward a number…