Local farm official raises concern with details of CAP review
A local farm official has expressed his concern with information from Brussels outlining some of the proposals being discussed concerning the upcoming review of the Common Agriculture Policy. Gerry Loftus, Leader of ‘The Ireland’s Future…
Appropriate Protection Of Wetlands and Peatlands could sink farmers
A north west farm official has expressed his concern with information from Brussels outlining some of the proposals being discussed concerning the upcoming review of the Common Agriculture Policy. Gerry Loftus, Leader of Ireland’s…
Agri Week: Funding for marts to upgrade ICT technology. Bank closures – the impact on farmers and farmers mental health concerns
On this week’s edition of ‘Agri week ‘ In a week where we celebrated National Women’s Day, we are joined by female contributors. 1.00 Eimear McGuinness, manager of Donegal Livestock Mart reacts to…
Funding increased for works on Donegal waterway access points
An increase of 20% has been made to the annual allocation of funding to Donegal County Councils for their development and repair work to be carried out on piers, harbours and slipways. 21 million euro…
Beef farmers left with more questions than answers
The national chairman of the Beef Plan Movement has raised concerns in relation to the current beef prices being offered by factories to farmers. The Irish price is now 13 cents behind the Bord Bia…
Healy declares turf war on importation of milled peat
A Sligo Councillor is calling for domestic turf saving in the north west to be allowed continue. Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy claims that many people have no viable alternative when it comes to…
IFA appoint new secretary of the of the National Council
The Irish Farmers’ Association has announced the appointment of Elaine Farrell as the Secretary of the National Council, which is the governing body of the Association. She takes up the role from Bryan Barry,…