Farmers not happy with ANC map urged to make appeals
The IFA is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to set up an appeals process without delay to deal with areas not included in the…
Brexit: Fishing sector boss says fish do not recognise borders
The draft Brexit deal is welcome news for the Irish fishing sector. Under the proposed agreement, paragraph 75 states that the EU and UK should…
Farmers throughout north west still waiting for 2017 GLAS payments
New figures released to Fianna Fail show that almost 13% of farmers across the north west are still waiting for the remainder of their GLAS…
Farmers concerned over Taoiseachs comments in relation to Brexit backstop agreement
Following the Taoiseachs comments yesterday that Ireland is willing to ‘consider proposals for a review clause’ in relation to the backstop agreement, farmers in the…
More baled silage means farmers have less use for old tyres
A Sligo councillor is calling for a special collection day for old tyres. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly also wants Sligo County Council to seek some…
Move to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals
MEPs last week backed new proposals to limit the use of antibiotics on farms. The aim would be to to keep food free from resistant…
‘No reason why factories should not pay more for beef cattle’
Chairperson of the ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Enniscrone farmer Des Morrisson, says Sligo farmers are absolutely entitled to expect a fourth quarter surge in their beef…