Local farmers attend Cork protest
Farmers from across the north west took part in a major protest in Cork earlier today outside of the city hall to raise awareness about the loss of income that beef farmers have sustained in…
Survey of birds called Swifts taking place in Sligo
A survey of the small migratory birds known as Swifts is to take place in County Sligo from now until about August. Swifts, which are very similar to swallows, fly to Ireland from southern Africa,…
North west farmers to benefit from increases in Basic Payments Scheme
Farmers in the west and north west are to benefit most from increases under the Basic Payments Scheme. More than 3,360 Donegal farmers will receive extra money to bring them up to €160 per hectare.…
Concern among farmers over ‘Fair Deal Scheme’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says there is huge concern among elderly farmers and their families who fear part or all of their farms may eventually have to be sold to enable nursing home bills be paid.…
CAP to be discussed by EU candidates this evening
The Common Agriculture Policy will be discussed and debated by candidates running in the European Elections in the Midlands North West Constituency this evening. The meeting, organised by the Irish Farmers Association, will allow farmers…
Farmers protesting against AIB decision to sell off certain loans
A number of farmers have gathered outside AIB’s Headquarters in Dublin to protest against the banks decision to sell off certain farmer loans. AIB is holding its AGM there today, just weeks after the bank…
Calls to reassess electronic sheep tagging system
Calls are being made to reassess the electronic sheep tagging system. The system was initially slated to be implemented in October 2018 however this was extended to the 1st of June 2019. Vice Chair of…