Farmers protesting against AIB decision to sell off certain loans
A number of farmers have gathered outside AIB’s Headquarters in Dublin to protest against the banks decision to sell off certain farmer loans. AIB is holding its AGM there today, just weeks after the bank…
Calls to reassess electronic sheep tagging system
Calls are being made to reassess the electronic sheep tagging system. The system was initially slated to be implemented in October 2018 however this was extended to the 1st of June 2019. Vice Chair of…
Tractor and farm machinery inspections on the way
Farmers are being warned they need to have their tractors and machinery in proper condition. Starting this Tuesday, the Health and Safety Authority will be carrying out an intensive inspection campaign with a focus on…
Religious festivals boost lamb sales
Two very different religious festivals are giving a boost to the lamb trade. One is, of course, is Easter, during which lamb is popular on dinner tables. The other is the Muslim festival of Ramadam,…
Leitrim councillor calls for Glyphostate to be banned
Leitrim County Council is to contact Health Minister Simon Harris and the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to call for a ban on the use of Glyphostate or “Round Up” as a desiccant on the…
Doherty calls for “fair deal” for farmers
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty is urging the Government to stop dragging its heels and to implement long awaited changes to the Fair Deal Scheme for farming families and small business owners. Under the…
Call for GLAS to be reopened to farmers
A Donegal TD says the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme or GLAS scheme must be reopened to farmers. Fianna Fáil’s spokesperson on Agriculture said it should particularly apply to farmers who have their Agri-Environment Option Scheme…