Fine Gael have let farmers down – FF Charlie McConalogue
Fianna Fail is aiming to ensure a fair return for farmers and affordable food for Irish consumers under its Agricultural policy. The party says it’s ready to defend CAP funding for farmers and says it must become a priority for the EU again. It’s also looking to introduce a national…
Farmers in the NW to receive HSA inspections
Farmers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being warned of up to 300 HSA farm inspections in the coming months. The Health and Safety Authority have launched a campaign that is focusing on the safety of farmers handling livestock. According to the Farmers Journal, 1/3 of the 18 people that…
Kenny shares his support for protesting farmers
A local TD has expressed support for the farmers that protested in Dublin today. They held a demonstration at Dublin Port this afternoon after many of them slept in their tractors in the city centre overnight. General Election candidate and Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says farmers protests shows the…
Government need to support eco-friendly farmers – McConalogue
A Donegal Fianna Fail TD says the Government’s got to support farmers with eco-friendly farms. The party’s Agriculture spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue says 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of the latest initiative to support greener farming. Deputy McConalogue is calling on the Agriculture Minister to re-open the ‘GLAS scheme’ –…
€5.9m paid to Sligo farmers under ANC scheme
€5.9m has been paid to Sligo farmers. The money comes from the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC ) fund and is a part of the €1.6b owed to farmers nationally. 2,749 farmers in the county are to benefit from the funds with a total of 79,000 farmers around the country.…
Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon comments on the Beef Plan
Farmers continue to hold pickets across the country despite a plan to keep beef on Irish shelves. The deal was agreed during talks over the weekend, and outlines the introduction of a beef task force and increases to bonuses. The agreement is dependent on pickets being lifted at meat plants…
Midlands North West MEP calls for support for farmers in on-going beef crisis
A Midlands North West MEP says a fair share out is needed out of the profits made from beef sales. Luke Ming Flanagan is commenting after Dawn Meats temporarily laid off staff at three of its factories, with 150 let go at the plant on the Kilkenny/Waterford border. It’s due…