Suspected case of bird flu in Fermanagh
The Department of Agriculture is urging Irish farmers to be vigilant and monitor their poultry for signs of bird flu. It comes as Northern Irish authorities are investigating a suspected case of the disease in…
McConalogue calls for reopening of GLAS
It’s been claimed that more than 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of a key scheme to encourage eco-friendly farming. Fianna Fail’s Agriculture spokesperson says it’s baffling that potential green crusaders have been left without…
Local farmers hoping to help those hit by wildfires in Australia
Irish farmers are hoping to help their colleagues in Australia who have been devastated by wild fires. The Beef Plan Movement want to help and, in association with Australian farm organisations, it wants the money…
Government need to support eco-friendly farmers – McConalogue
A Donegal Fianna Fail TD says the Government’s got to support farmers with eco-friendly farms. The party’s Agriculture spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue says 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of the latest initiative to support greener…
Aurivo CEO steps down after 16 years
The CEO of Aurivo Aaron Forde has decided to step down after almost 16 years in his position. The global agribusiness headquartered in Sligo made the announcement yesterday, (Monday) evening. It said Aurivo has seen…
Calf feeding grant welcomed by IFA
IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of a €1.5m grant aid support package for calf feeding systems. In welcoming the news Mr Phlean described it…
Christmas tree growers say more people turning away from plastic
More people are turning away from plastic when it comes to Christmas trees, with sales of natural trees on the increase. John White grows trees at Cloonacool, near Tubbercurry in South Sligo. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019/john%20tree%20ONE%2019%20.mp3 Mr White…