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…
Minister For Agriculture Recognises Ocean FM “Kennel2Couch” campaign
Yesterday we were delighted to be joined on North West Today by Minister For Agriculture Charlie McConalogue on the back of our “Kennel2Couch” campaign which ran all last week over the airwaves and across all…
Irish Fishing delegation to fight for greater allocations in Europe
Sligo MEP Chris Mcmanus will host a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry and fishing communities, from around Ireland, in Brussels today and tomorrow, The delegation is travelling to make the case at…
Sligo Leitrim TD warns that changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol could destroy local agricultural sector
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s sitting for the first time in a fortnight, with the aim of electing some of the top positions. The DUP – now the second largest party in Stormont behind Sinn…
Independent TD says farmer’s fear rising cost of fertiliser
Fears have been expressed over the cost of agriculture materials And the knock on effect this is having on farming. The matter was discussed yesterday in the Dail. TD heard concerns over rising fertiliser costs…