INHFA to hold pre-election information evening
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association are holding an information evening this Thursday ahead of the general election. It’s to take place in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo from 8pm. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)…
FF leader says transparency needed in beef industry
The Fianna Fail leader says Fianna Fail in government would ensure transparency in the beef industry. Speaking outside the constituency office of Sligo/Leitrim and South Donegal Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry this morning in Sligo…
More farm inspections . . . and a new mapping system for Leitrim
There’s more farm inspections taking place. And while farmers in the north west have been complaining about satellite inspections and delays in payments, there’s also more inspectors actually visiting farms. In 2019, approximately 8,000 checks…
Kenny shares his support for protesting farmers
A local TD has expressed support for the farmers that protested in Dublin today. They held a demonstration at Dublin Port this afternoon after many of them slept in their tractors in the city centre…
Aurivo appoints new chief executive
The board of Aurivo has announced the appointment of Donal Tierney as chief executive officer with immediate effect. Mr Tierney, a chartered accountant, has been chief financial officer of Aurivo for the past eight years.…
Turmoil in Beef Plan Movement
A power struggle in the Beef Plan Movement is to result in a vote of no confidence in the founding members towards the end of this month. That’s according to The Irish’s Farmers Journal News…
Mart insurance costs need to be dealt with – O’Rourke
A Leitrim county councillor is calling on the government to deal with the rising insurance costs for marts across Leitrim and the rest of the country. Speaking to Ocean FM news, Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy…