Councillor wants post box along N17 at Achonry fixed
A South Sligo councillor says a post box that has been knocked down along the N17 is causing inconvenience for many people, particularly at this busy time of the year when a lot of letters are being posted. The box is located at the Aurivo store at Achonry. Fine Gael…
Aurivo chairman confident the west will meet challenges of Brexit
The chairman of Aurivo co-operative has warned that there will be a very different agricultural sector after Brexit. Pat Duffy has also described the uncertainly that is currently in existence as hugely unhelpful for farmers. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Mr Duffy said he is confident that there is a…
Advice for farmers on grass growth during dry weather
An animal nutritionist in the North West says that the impact of the current dry spell depends very much on the land. Justin McDonagh, Aurivo Animal Feeds Nutritionist, says the land here is heavier than in other parts of the country. He says as a result the stress on the…
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 Duffy said they will take part in the formal process that Lacpatrick has announced to seek a business partner. Mr. Duffy says that Aurivo has…
Harkin says co-ops must work together on mergers to benefit farmers
A North West MEP is calling for Co-ops to work together to protect the future of the sector. Sligo MEP Marian Harkin says that following Monaghan-based Co-op LacPatrick’s need for a new business partner, it is an opportunity for all Co-ops in the border region to re-align. She has written…
Aurivo imposes new safety regulations at marts
Three of the Aurivo marts that closed last week pending a safety review have reopened. Aurivo has confirmed that its Balla, Ballinrobe and Ballymote marts are reopening for business this week while Mohill in county Leitrim will reopen tomorrow week (Wednesday, April 25). An incident in Mohill’s Saturday morning mart…
Farmers advised to check local Homeland store for fodder questions
North West farmers in need of fodder are advised to contact their nearest Homeland store. The fodder crisis is continuing around the region and a number of suppliers have food available for farmers. €1.5m is being spent by the government to bring the supplies into the country. Agri-Business Manager with…