Aurivo defers reopening of marts for a week
Aurivo has decided to defer the reopening of its livestock marts for one week because of the worsening Covid situation. The following online sales will now take place: Balla Mart: Saturday, 16th January, for…
Farmers in north west, border area face particular challenges after Brexit
A Sligo farm official has called on the government not to forget farmers when it comes to support measures after the Brexit agreement, which was reached on Christmas Eve. The chairperson of the Sligo Branch…
Farmers encouraged to use online sales amid Covid concerns
Farmers are being encouraged to continue to buy and sell their animals online where possible during Level 5 lockdown. It comes despite marts being allowed to stay open as part of the new restrictions. Strict…
Buyers can attend mart sales under Level 5
Buyers will be permitted to attend mart sales under the new Level 5 lockdown. The Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed the news. Farmers can only attend the mart if they…
FARMING: Concerns raised about GLAS and Sheep Welfare Scheme
Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny is calling on the Department of Agriculture to issue farmers with a reminder letter or test message to apply for the Glas extension. Deputy Kenny said the extension to…
Border Communities Against Brexit says continuing uncertainty ‘kills business’
A spokesman for the group Border Communities Against Brexit says it now looks like there WILL be a period in the New Year without a much-needed deal. The EU and the UK have until New…
Sligo IFA chairperson urges department to ‘move on’ with REPS scheme
A leading farm official in the north west has raised concerns in relation to the new REPS scheme. The proposed REPS-type scheme in the Programme for Government is seen as being vital for farmers in…