Sligo/Leitrim TD accuses government of obstructing rural development
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon has accused the Fine Gael government of obstructing rural development through its “hands-off approach”. Deputy Scanlon was commenting following the launch of Fianna Fáil’s 10 point action plan to address the fodder and farm income crises. Farmers across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have…
INHFA holding meetings about forestry around the country
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is reigniting its forestry campaign with a series of meetings around the country. They launched the camapign earlier this year and say that now proper action is needed. They state the current government policy on the issue is not working. Gerry Loftus is…
Sligo University Hospital offering advice on avoiding skin cancer at National Ploughing Championships
The HSE is offering free advice on avoiding skin cancer at the National Ploughing Championships. Staff from the Dermatology Department at Sligo University Hospital will be at the stand from next Tuesday. According to statistics from the Irish Cancer Society, 1 in 4 people that die from skin cancer in…
A look ahead to the Ploughing Championships next week
It’s that time of the year again with the Ploughing Championships set to start next week. The national event has become the go-to networking event of the year not just for agriculture but for cultural, economical and of course political interests. President Michael D. Higgins will open the event on…
HSA Report: Farming the most dangerous job
47 people died as a result of work-related incidents in 2017. Figures from the Health and Safety Authority’s annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate – recording 24 deaths last year. Almost 10,000 inspections were carried out by the body in 2017, resulting in fines…
Farm Safety Week: Older farmers urged to look at how they work
Farm Safety Week is continuing . . . and the message today is for older farmers to think more about the ways they can improve their health and safety. Accidents involving farmers over 55 years of age account for 55% of farm deaths. 35% of fatal accidents on farms involve…
Ireland 2040 climate change plan to reduce agriculture emissions
A new fund to tackle climate change is launching today coming on the heels of a report that ranks Ireland as the 2nd worst EU nation at tackling climate change. It’s part of the Ireland 2040 Plan and aims to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture with the theme of ‘Empowering…