Warning to dog owners about attacks on sheep
There are renewed calls for dog-owners to ensure their animals do not attack sheep. It follows a number of recent attacks on sheep in North Sligo and parts of Leitrim. Last week in the Rosses…
Farmers required to make applications online despite insufficient broadband
Farmers are required to make all applications for their payments online even though the North West’s Broadband infrastructure is lacking. That’s according to Sinn Fein Agricultural Spokersperson, TD Martin Kenny who is putting forward his…
Farm delegation meets Taoiseach on Brexit ahead of crucial EU summit
IFA and representatives from the agri-food industry met the Taoiseach Enda Kenny yesterday to put forward the key issues for the sector arising from Brexit ahead of a crucial EU summit on Saturday. Representatives from…
INHFA takes issue with Teagasc fees for those in Knowledge Transfer Groups
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association is taking issue with fees being charged by Teagasc for farmers participating in Knowledge Transfer Groups. National Chair Vincent Roddy says farmers have being contacting the organisation following…
Almost 800 farmers in the North West still waiting on GLAS and AEOS payments
Almost 800 farmers in the North West region are still waiting on GLAS and AEOS payments. Payments were due in December but a large number of farmers have not yet received any to date. Under…
IFA Brexit campaign got underway in Kildare today
More than 600 farmers headed down to Kildare today for the start of the IFA’s Brexit campaign. IFA President Joe Healy has already met Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Michel Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Charlie Flanagan ,…
McLoughlin says issue of vet lab being used as ‘political football’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says he believes the issue of the veterinary laboratory in Sligo is being turned into a ‘political football.’ The Fine Gael deputy’s comments following reports in the media about the future of…