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A North West IFA official has backed his organisation’s decision not attend the meeting for farm groups called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue.   The meeting was called to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to cattle and sheep numbers.   The Irish…

The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has expressed his preference to continue on in the role following the cabinet reshuffle in December.   It’s expected that there will be a number of changes to the current cabinet after Leo Varadkar takes over the role of Taoiseach from Michael Martin on…

Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will launch an initiative for women in business in rural Ireland this morning.   ACORNS receives over 200 applications each year to help support Women in business and provide opportunities to enhance their prospects.   50 participants will be selected to participate…

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he’s ‘acutely aware’ of the challenges facing pig-farmers.   The Donegal TD met the IFA last night to discuss the future of the sector.   Pig-farmers protested outside his department yesterday morning, calling for a 100 million euro rescue package.   Speaking in the Dáil…