Founder of Ireland’s Future to work closely with new Independent TD alliance
Founder of Ireland’s Future Gerry Loftus has said the organisation will work closely with the new alliance of independent TD’s recently formed in the west. The well known farm official says the organisation are holding…
Collection of dead animals resumes in north west
The collection of dead animals from farms has resumed today in the north west. Knackeries had decided not to collect the animals in a dispute with the Department of Agriculture over the lack of…
Collection of dead farm animals resumes but farmers say issues remain to be resolved
The collection of dead animals from farms has resumed. Knackeries had decided not to collect the animals in a ongoing dispute with the Department of Agriculture over the lack of progress on a fallen animal…
Flooding causing financial and mental pressures for farmers
Flooded farms is putting serious strain on farmers, not just physically but also mentally. That’s according to the Connacht Regional Chair of the IFA Pat Murphy, who has met a number of people who are…
Animal collection strike will impact on local farmers
The Animal Collectors Association have commenced strike action today in a dispute over ‘the new fallen animal scheme’. From today there will be no service to collect the fallen animal, farmesr will have no…
Animal Collectors Association commence strike action
The Animal Collectors Association is to go on strike today in a dispute over the new fallen animal scheme. Fianna Fails spokesperson on Agriculture is calling on Minister Micheal Creed to engage in talks over…
Concern about UK imports, such as chlorinated chicken, into EU
With the major stakeholders outlining their Brexit trade stances this week, concerns have been raised about food imports that could make their way to the UK. The EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says the UK…