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Aurivo looking at possible business deal with LacPatrick
Aurivo has confirmed that it is looking at a potential business relationship with LacPatrick dairies. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Chairman of Aurivo Pat…
Surveys reveals strong support for farmers getting more support from CAP
80% of Irish people believe the Common Agricultural Policy is honouring its commitment in providing safe, high quality, healthy food. That’s the highest satisfaction rating…
Agriculture Minister responds to criticism over handling of fodder crisis
The Agriculture Minister’s been accused of being poorly prepared for the fodder crisis affecting farmers. Michael Creed’s been appearing before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee this…
Irish Farmers Journal says 35,000 signatures collected in Suckler Herd Petition
The Irish Farmers Journal says it has collected 35,000 signatures so far in a petition launched by the paper to save the Suckler Cow herd.…
On AgriWeek: An Taisce on the Planning Framework and a Leitrim protest
On Agri-Week this week: Sustainable farming depends on a national planning framework that tackles climate change and develops rural economies – tonight on the programme…
Northwest MEP says Irish beef farmers are being sacrificed in South American deal
A Midlands North West MEP says Irish beef farmers are being sacrificed in the European Commission’s bid to secure a trade deal with South American…
Farmers to appeal Dept’s decision following fires on Killery mountain
Landowners on Killery mountain are to appeal a decision by the department to withhold payments on parts of their land burnt last summer. The IFA…
Minister announces details of fodder transport subsidy
The Minister for Agriculture has announced the details of the transport subsidy for farmers with a fodder shortage. To qualify you need to be transporting…
Farmers say alot of farmers now ‘sorted’ for fodder
Farmers attending Ballymote mart in county Sligo this week say a transport subsidy from the Minister is a fair and adequate measure to deal with…
Numbers of people farming in West of Ireland falls by 40%
The number of people farming in the West of Ireland has fallen by 40 per cent in the last 20 years. That’s the finding of…
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