McConalogue says society’s attitude to fur farming has ‘changed radically’
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says society’s attitude toward the farming of animals for their fur and skin has changed radically. Minister McConalogue was speaking after the cabinet approved a Bill that will…
FARMING: Milk award winners, tree-felling licences
A very special event will take place a week from tomorrow Thursday on the Starrett Family farm in Lifford in Co Donegal. The Starretts were announced as the 2020 National winners of the NDC and…
FARMING: Cattle prices, climate action
There is more positive news on beef prices this week. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden claims that prices on offer to farmers have risen a further 5c/kg this week. Steers are making €4.15/kg to €4.25/kg;…
Fishermen to protest in Dublin on Wednesday
Fishermen from Donegal will join their counterparts from all over the country when they participate in a major protest in Dublin on Wednesday. Irish fishing vessels, both inshore and offshore, will assemble at the entrance…
IFA make calls for coupled payments for suckler and ewe farmers
IFA members were among those that launched a new campaign this week calling for coupled payments for suckler cow and ewe farmers. The campaign was launched earlier this week outside the headquarters of the IFA…
local farmers launch new campaign aimed at protecting those in the suckler cow and sheep sectors
Sligo IFA members were among those that launched new camping this week calling for couple payments for Suckler cow and Ewe farmers. The campaign was launched earlier this week outside the headquarters of the…
AGRI WEEK Climate Action Bill, IFA Day of Protest, UK & third county deals
After a fairly significant week in agricultural circles, the ‘Agri Week’ show reflects back on some of the key issues and how they will impact the local region. A quick recap of the past…