Important ICMSA meeting scheduled for tonight.
Members of Sligo Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association will meet this evening, at 8.30 p.m. in The Hilltop Bar, Culleens, to elect officers for the coming year. Chairperson of the ICMSA Livestock Committee is…
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are hosting CAP event in Clayton Hotel Sligo
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are hosting a town hall event on ‘the future of CAP post 2020’ from 7-9pm tomorrow evening in the Clarion Hotel. An update on the CAP negotiation…
Farmers are feeling the financial impact of factory closures
A week on from the end of the blockades at meat factories, farmers are feeling the financial impact of factory closures but say they had no choice but to protest. Brendan Barry, is Chair of…
Farmers need to consider beef agreement
A plan is on the table to keep Irish beef on shop shelves. But the deal, hammered out during weekend talks, depends on the pickets being lifted at meat plants around the country. …
Sligo IFA criticises meat processors for pulling out of talks
A County Sligo IFA official is this evening strongly criticising meat processors for pulling out of the talks aimed at seeking a resolution to the beef prices dispute. Meat Industry Ireland has said some 20…
Veterinary lab plays vital role in north west
The decision to safeguard the long-term future of Sligo veterinary lab has been welcomed by a leading IFA official in the north west. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed confirmed yesterday that that there would be design,…
McConalogue: Beef talks must restart immediately
A Donegal TD says another round of talks must start immediately to try to end the beef dispute. And the Oireachtas agriculture committee says retailers must be included. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed held mediation discussions…