Sligo IFA Chairperson warns recent comments from President Higgins could damage the agri sector
The Sligo IFA chairman has described as ‘disgraceful’ the recent comments from the Irish President encouraging people to change their diets to help save the environment. Michael O’ Dowd is the latest farming…
Aurivo to acquire Arrabawn Products
The North West based co-operatives Aurivo, has confirmed that it has been successful in its attempts to acquire the Arrabawn branded liquid Milk, butter and van sales business. In a statement to OceanFM Aurivo…
Leitrim farmer expresses frustration with new nitrogen limits
A North West IFA official has backed his organisation’s decision not attend the meeting for farm groups called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. The meeting was called to discuss new…
IFA members to picket meeting called by Agriculture Minister to discuss nitrogen limits
The IFA says it will not attend the meeting for farm organisations called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue this morning. It was due to be held to discuss new EU…
Leitrim farming official warns of possible fodder shortage
A local farming official is warning that the damage caused to farms by flooding in the west of Ireland could leave farmers in the North West facing higher animal feed prices or even a potential…
Large crowds attend second public meeting on Ballymote Mart
A local farming official has claimed that ‘middle ground’ has been reached between Aurivo, the company that run the livestock mart in Ballymote and a committee of farmers and cattle buyers that was established in…
The Farming for Biodiversity Leitrim Project webinar tonight
The Farming for Biodiversity in Leitrim Project will run a webinar later this evening. The webinar will focus on many aspects of the project activities and how farmers will play their part. The Heritage Project…