Sit-in protest by farmers at Department over carcass ‘trimming’ ends after deal reached
A sit-in protest by farmers at the Department of Agriculture ended late last night, after a deal was reached between the IFA and the minister. The farmers were demonstrating against the practice of ‘trimming’. It…
IFA call on Minster to be vigilant against spread of Bluetongue
The detection of Bluetonuge in an imported animal in Northern Ireland is a stark warning to farmers here to be careful when it comes to importing animals from regions of lower health status. The…
Leitrim Councillors call for a review of slaughter numbers
Following a meeting of councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal District yesterday the decision has been taken for the Council to contact the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed in relation to what procedures his department have…
Clarification sought on new farm rules coming under CAP
Clarification has been sought on the new Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions, which will be coming under into force under the next Common Agricultural Policy. Sinn Fein’s Agricultural Spokesman and Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny…
Cllr says measures urgently needed to sustain the beef industry in the north west
Measures are urgently needed to sustain the beef industry in the north west. That’s according to Cllr Michael Clarke, who is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to provide, what he describes, as real and…
Teagasc review figures highlights difficulties for farmers
The annual Teagasc review figures which were released today will come as no surprise to those involved in the Agricultural Sector. The report confirms that 2018 was a difficult and challenging year for farmers…
Lamb prices on the increase in the north west
There have been some positive developments for lamb producers this week with demand for lambs from factories seeming exceeding supply. As a result there have been price increases in various weight divisions and wholesalers…