Mercosur deal slammed by IFA President
The fall out is still continuing this week in farming circles over the intention of the European Commission doing a trade deal with South America which would lead to the possibility of the beef market…
Sinn Fein spokesperson on Agriculture say NW could be worst affected by proposed EU-South America beef deal
A proposed new EU-South America trade deal could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for Ireland’s agriculture industry. Discussions are ongoing on the details of an agreement, which could make it easier for…
Farmers at ‘breaking point’ due to delays in forestry applications
The IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally has claimed this week that farmers are at breaking point with the delays and additional costs associated with getting grants or licences approved for forestry applications. Mr…
Sligo IFA meeting in Ballisodare tonight
The Sligo IFA County Executive will host a special meeting this (Wed) evening at 9 p.m. in the Sally Gardens in Ballisodare. The guest speaker will be the IFA National Sheep Chairperson Sean Deenehy. Ocean…
Farmer concerns over Climate Action Plan . . . and Brexit Fund conditions concerning suckler herd
The Irish Farmers’ Association says the Climate Action Plan is very demanding on farmers. Under the new proposals, there’ll be a push for farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also includes measures aimed at…
Conditions attached to beef compensation a worry for farmers
The 50 million euro beef compensation fund being provided for Irish farmers may have a number of conditions attached including reduction of Ireland’s beef production. The claims have been made by the Fianna Fáil spokesperson…
Questions about what’s happening with new sheep tagging scheme
The June deadline has come and gone for the new electronic sheep tagging system. The system was initially expected to be implemented in October 2018 and was then extended to the 1st of June 2019.…