Farmers concerned over Taoiseachs comments in relation to Brexit backstop agreement
Following the Taoiseachs comments yesterday that Ireland is willing to ‘consider proposals for a review clause’ in relation to the backstop agreement, farmers in the region are concerned what that could mean in the furniture.…
More baled silage means farmers have less use for old tyres
A Sligo councillor is calling for a special collection day for old tyres. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly also wants Sligo County Council to seek some of the government funding recently announced to help local authorities…
Move to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals
MEPs last week backed new proposals to limit the use of antibiotics on farms. The aim would be to to keep food free from resistant bacteria. If it is adopted, it will mean giving drugs…
‘No reason why factories should not pay more for beef cattle’
Chairperson of the ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Enniscrone farmer Des Morrisson, says Sligo farmers are absolutely entitled to expect a fourth quarter surge in their beef price. A recognised beef expert, Mr Morrisson said that conditions,…
Farmers taking water from rivers face new regulations
Farmers taking large volumes of water from rivers are set to be slapped with regulations under new laws next month. Environmental legal experts are suggesting that licences will soon be needed to take water…
Agriculture Committee votes in favour of trade policy
Recently the Agriculture committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of an agreed EU/UK approach on a trade policy post Brexit as applied by the WTO (The World Trade Organisation) The EU…
IFA call for factory prices to be increased for both cattle and sheep with immediate effect
The IFA are calling for factory prices to be increased for both cattle and sheep with immediate effect. With Farmers securing a base price of €3.80/kg for steers and €3.90/kg for heifers in recent days.…