Aurivo announce details of fodder support fund
In a time of rising costs in the agricultural sector there is finally some good news for local farmers with confirmation that the Board of Aurivo Co-Op are allocating €2m in a Fodder Support Fund…
Local IFA official pleads with meat processors to increase pig prices
The Ulster/North Leinster Chairman of the IFA has called on meat processors to increase prices to 2.20 euro per KG. The IFA Pigs Committee has been campaigning nationally to secure increases in the pig…
IFA meet with UK counterparts to discuss drystock issue
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions across the UK to discuss issues affecting drystock farmers. The meeting in London was an opportunity to discuss a…
Farmers call for temporary ban on live animal imports from the UK after a suspected foot and mouth disease case
Irish farmers have called for a temporary ban on live animal imports from the UK after a suspected foot and mouth disease case was detected. An exclusion zone has been implemented in West Norfolk while…
Leitrim Councillor blasts delays in issuing compensation payments to Drumkeerin farmers
The plight of the farmers impacted by the landslide on Shass Mountain was included on te agenda at this month’s meeting of Councillors from the Manorhamilton Municpal District of Leitrim County Council. Cllr Mary…
Talks on hedge laying and CAP policies in Rossinver
Farmers and members of the general public are being invited a free workshop on hedge laying which is taking place in the Organic Centre in Rossinver tomorrow (Saturday) Mark Mc Dowell from the Irish…
Local TD raises northwest farmers concerns over agri fuel costs
A Sligo Leitrim TD raised concerns which were aired at a local IFA meeting this week in relation to the raising cost associated with agricultural production. Deputy Martin Kenny welcomed the news that the prices…