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…
Major farm meeting taking place in Ballymote to discuss rising costs
A major meeting will be staged later this evening in Ballymote mart to address the rising input costs associated with farming. The IFA organised event is open to all farmers and will discuss the…
New laws could be introduced to protect landowners from personal injury claims
It’s being reported today that the Minister for Agriculture is about to introduce new laws which will afford Landowners more protection from personal injury claims being made by members of the public. The…