Milk and Meat orders up 60% due to panic buying
Fresh Meat and fresh milk orders have increased by as much as 60% on standards orders as a result of panic buying. According to the Farmer Journal, the processors are not fearing shortages in the…
Sligo IFA AGM cancelled amid fears of Covid-19
The Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Association is to cancel its annual general meeting on Monday night. The event was due to take place in the Sally Gardens in Ballisodare at 8 p.m. The…
Calls for sheep grids on roads in upland and mountain areas in Sligo
There have been calls for sheep grids to be installed on roads in upland and mountain areas. The grids are essentially bars in the road, similar to cattle grids, which prevents the animals from crossing…
IFA president to attend Sligo AGM on Monday night
The Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Association will hold its annual general meeting on Monday night next. The event will take place in the Sally Gardens in Ballisodare at 8 p.m. The President of…
Fisheries officer wanted
Applications are open for fisheries officer positions in the north west. Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking seasonal applicants on a 6 month basis beginning on Monday May 11th. The deadline is Monday next, the 16th…
Sligo agricultural official calls for farmers to be included in Covid 19 fund
The Chairperson of The Sligo Beef Plan Movement has called on the newly formed Government Cabinet Sub-Committee on Covid-19 to implement sick pay arrangement for farmers to mitigate the potential spread of the virus. …
Cllr. Baker calls for co-operation in effort to clear blockages in rivers
There has been unprecedented flooding on farmland throughout the region in recent months. And sometimes, it can be exacerbated by obstacles and blockages on rivers, which hinders the flow of water. It was a concern…