Sligo IFA chairperson says Food Visions plan must be backed by money
The chairperson of the Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Associations says the government’s ‘Food Visions 2030’ plan needs to have substance. Kathleen Henry says while the idea is welcome, it must be backed by…
McConalogue rejects claims new food strategy is not environmentally friendly
The Agriculture Minister is insisting the Government’s new food strategy plan is environmentally friendly. The ten year strategy aims to see Ireland become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says…
McConalogue outlines changes to TAMS costings
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced the finalisation of the review of the TAMS reference costs which was carried as part of a periodic review of costs. TAMS, or Targeted Agriculture Modernisation…
McConalogue to update Cabinet on Cap
Cabinet will be updated on the Common Agricultural Policy strategic plan today. Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue will tell colleagues the plan for spending the almost 11 billion euro needs to be submitted…
Donegal priest calls for justice and sense when it comes to fishing and Brexit
The Government must immediately address the unbalanced distribution of fishing quotas and costs to Irish fishers. Fr. John Joe Duffy is making the call as the country is paying €43m out of a total of…
Peat shortage impacts horticulture sector
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Enterprise, Climate and Communications addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this week on the Impact of peat shortages on the…
Despite rise in some farm incomes, many are still struggling, says Donegal IFA official
IFA farm officials say the overall increase in farm incomes is positive but that it does not take from the ongoing vulnerability of the majority of Irish farmers. According to the Preliminary Results of the…