Calls on Taoiseach to reject proposed CAP cuts on farmers
Calls have been made to the Taoiseach to use his veto rather than accept a proposed cut to the Common Agriculture Policy budget which is being proposed by EU officials. Reports into the cuts suggest…
Collection of dead, worn-out farm animals hit by dispute
Farmers across the north west will not be able to have dead animals collected from next Wednesday. It’s after knackery owners who are members of the Animal Collectors’ Association voted unanimously to stop collections. It’s…
Sligo IFA to hold meeting on wills and succession
A special IFA County executive meeting will take place in the Sally gardens Ballisodare on Monday night next at 9 p.m. The meeting with discuss the issue of Wills and Succession. Chairperson of the Sligo…
Farming: Strong market for lambs
There’s good news for sheep farmers across the north west who are considering sending lambs to market in the near future. The IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy says the lamb market is driving on…
With more heavy rain forecast, renewed farmer concern over flooding
The Irish Farmers Association claims homes could be flooded over the coming days unless immediate action is taken. More than 100 millimetres of rain has fallen in several areas so far this month. More heavy…
EU to give farmers cash for carbon
Farmers could avail of a whole new farming sector in a bid to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. As part of a new EU initiative, the head of the European Commission climate division has told…
Beef plan movement hold their North West AGM’s and IFA hold annual dinner dance
The Beef plan movement’s in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will hold their respective AGM’s over the course of the weekend. Election of officers for positions on the county executives will take place at all three…