Minister reminds farmers of deadline for various schemes
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has today reminded farmers that the deadline for submitting their 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications online is midnight on Monday 17th…
Buyers can return to marts from May 17th
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that buyers can return to mart rings from the 17th of May. Buyers must set up an appointment prior to going to the mart and…
Agri Week: Importation of lamb meat from UK. Dog Poo testing in Leitrim & Driver theory tests for agri contractors
01.11 Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. Kevin Comiskey a local…
Food Ombudsman must investigate importation of Lamb Meat
The IFA President Tim Cullinan has made renewed calls for the Food Ombudsman/Regulator to be afforded real power where they can hold processors and retailers to account. Mr Cullinan who succeeded Joe Healy as…
No more linking farm payments to eco-friendly schemes.
The Agriculture Minister says he will resist attempts to further link EU farm payments to eco-friendly schemes. The bloc is negotiating the new Common Agricultural Policy, which will take effect in 2023. Ireland has agreed…
New tool to compare milk prices
Today the ICMSA has launched the first ‘interactive’ monthly milk price comparison tool that will allow dairy farmers to input their individual milk volumes, constituents and quality results and see – at the touch of…
Importation of lamb meat strongly critisied by local farm official
Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb meat by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. At the centre of…