Walsh: Local farmers not being properly represented by Government
A local Fine Gael general election candidate has launched an attack on his party colleague, the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed, for failing to meet the needs of farmers in north west. Cllr Thomas Walsh,…
Fine Gael have let farmers down – FF Charlie McConalogue
Fianna Fail is aiming to ensure a fair return for farmers and affordable food for Irish consumers under its Agricultural policy. The party says it’s ready to defend CAP funding for farmers and says it…
Current farming model not working – Gallagher
The Green Party candidate in Sligo/Leitrim says the current farming model is not working. Blaithin Gallagher was speaking after the launch of her party’s manifesto for rural Ireland. She says farm families are the backbone…
CAP must deliver necessary support for farmers
The Common Agricultural Policy must deliver the necessary supports for farmers in the North West. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim Independent General Election candidate and former MEP Marian Harkin who attended a local public meeting…
Farmers in the NW to receive HSA inspections
Farmers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being warned of up to 300 HSA farm inspections in the coming months. The Health and Safety Authority have launched a campaign that is focusing on the safety…
More farm inspections on the way
Farmers in the North West are being warned of a rise in Council inspections on farms. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged all local authorities to increase the number of farm inspections they carry…
Farmers in the North West invited to meet general election candidates
Farmers from throughout Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon are invited to a meeting with the general election candidates on Wednesday, January 29th in Sligo. The meeting, organised by Sligo IFA, wiill take place…