Sligo FG general election candidate hits out at Mercosur trade deal
The agreement by the EU to allow for the importation of 100,000 tone’s of beef from South America through the Mercosur trade deal presents a serious threat to the livelihoods of beef farmers across the…
ICSA members hold protest over lamb prices
Members of the ICSA up the anti today as regards their protests on falling lamb prices. They staged a major protest outside the Kepack Athleague meat factory in South Roscommon. From the protest Eddie Power,…
New report says future of farming in Connaught is uncertain
A new report says the future of farming in Connaught is uncertain as low farm profitability is leaving many farmers questioning their future. The findings have been publish in a report by IFAC – the…
National Dairy Open Day event takes place next week
The National Dairy Open Day event takes place next week. The event will get underway on Wednesday July 3rd and farmers from the north west are being invited to attend.. The event showcases the latest…
Mercosur deal slammed by IFA President
The fall out is still continuing this week in farming circles over the intention of the European Commission doing a trade deal with South America which would lead to the possibility of the beef market…
Sinn Fein spokesperson on Agriculture say NW could be worst affected by proposed EU-South America beef deal
A proposed new EU-South America trade deal could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for Ireland’s agriculture industry. Discussions are ongoing on the details of an agreement, which could make it easier for…
Farmers at ‘breaking point’ due to delays in forestry applications
The IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally has claimed this week that farmers are at breaking point with the delays and additional costs associated with getting grants or licences approved for forestry applications. Mr…