Sligo Councillor says there needs to be more competition in the beef market
Unless there is competition in the beef market, farmers won’t get a fair price for their products. That’s the view of Independent Counicllor and local election candidate in the Ballymote/Tubbercurry area, Michael Clarke. Mr. Clarke…
Brexit beef package must ‘not forget primary suckler-cow producers in the north west’
The Sligo-based president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the fifty million euro EU Brexit fund for beef producers — with fifty million more in matching funding expected from the government —…
Farmers’ organisation hosts public meeting in Tubbercurry with EU candidates this evening
A public meeting is taking place this evening for members of the public to quiz European election candidates. It’s being hosted by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association and is taking place at 8pm…
Government urged to match European Commission Brexit funding for beef farmers
The Government is being urged to match Brexit funding of €50m for beef farmers from the European Commission, bringing the total to €100m. The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed the funding, and says it’s “vital…
Massive EU Brexit package for beef farmers
A 50 million euro fund to support Ireland’s beef sector has been agreed by the European Commission. Under the plan, the government here can match the figure, bringing the total potential aid package to 100…
Farmer leaders express anger over new lamb tagging system
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has once again been criticised this week in relation to the “ Fully ID” which will require all lambs going to factories and marts to…
ICMSA appeals for extra vigilance during silage period
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association is appealing for extra vigilance on rural roads during upcoming silage period. The Association is urging all rural dwellers and visitors to rural areas to be extra cautious over…