IFA to hold retirement function for Adrian Leddy
The IFA are holding a function for the retirement of Adrian Leddy, Regional Organiser with the IFA It’s taking place on Friday in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon at 8.30pm. Vice Chair of their…
Social farming encouraged in the North West
Farms in recent times have become increasingly linked to tourism activities leading to the establishment of a number of on farm rural tourism enterprises. Indeed the concept of ‘Social Farming’ has also grown roots in…
Teagasc to hold a national hill sheep conference in Donegal
Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority are to hold a national hill sheep conference in Donegal. The meeting that takes place on Wednesday the 19th of February in Ballybofey is to focus on hill…
KFO welcomes EU’s draft negotiating blueprint for Brexit deal
The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has welcomed the EU’s draft negotiating blueprint for Brexit trade talks stating that insofar as fisheries is concerned, the deal offers tangible hope to the Irish industry and provides a…
Green Party says it’s the farmers’ friend
A Green Party general election candidate says the election manifesto of her party has been met with a positive response by farmers and those involved in the north west’s agri sector. Sligo/Leitrim candidate Blaithin Gallagher,…
Government have failed farmers through every crisis – McConalogue
The Fianna Fail spokesperson on Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has accused the government of failing farmers in the north west over the lifetime of the last government. Speaking on this morning’s North West Today…
Farmers to meet election candidates in Sligo
The IFA will host a general election debate this evening in the Sligo Park Hotel. Proceedings are due to get underway at 8.30 p.m. and so far fifteen of the 19 candidates contesting the…