IFA man urges farmers to consider forestry
The new chairman of the of the IFA’s Forestry Committee has encouraged farmers to explore the possibility of running forestry enterprises on their farms. Vincent Nally, who was recently appointed to his new role, has experience of combining agriculture and forestry. He has identified a number of changes he wants to…
Sit-in protest by farmers at Department over carcass ‘trimming’ ends after deal reached
A sit-in protest by farmers at the Department of Agriculture ended late last night, after a deal was reached between the IFA and the minister. The farmers were demonstrating against the practice of ‘trimming’. It involves meat factories trimming animal carcasses before they’re weighed – and means farmers get paid…
Farmers protest in Ballyhaunis over inadequate beef prices
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers have protested against falling beef prices in Ballyhaunis this morning. The protest was organised to highlight the inadequate price that factories are currently offering for beef. President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, Patrick Kent attended this morning’s event. …
Collapse of Mercosur trade talks good news for farmers, says Carthy
There are reports that the so-called EU-Mercosur trade deal has collapsed. Ireland North West Midlands Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has welcomed the development, saying it’s particularly good news for Irish farmers. He is now calling on the government to examine its position on other trade deals:
Heat warning for farmers — and make sure livestock have enough water
Farmers are being warned to stay out of the mid day sun, watch out for their animals and ensure they conserve water as the dry spell continues. Irish Water has issued a warning today calling for water conservation on farms by checking pipes, fixing dripping taps and hoses and harvesting…
Killery mountain farmers still waiting confirmation on payment
Farmers on Killery mountain on the Sligo Leitrim border are still waiting for confirmation on if they will be paid. The department has withheld payments for a number of farmers whose land was burnt in the hot weather last summer. The department claims the land was burnt illegally. Farmers say…
Farmers say fodder crisis is a national emergency
The Irish Farmers Association is calling on the Government for a basic maintenance ration voucher scheme to stretch out whatever fodder is left in the country. It comes as UK farmers raise concerns about the amount of fodder being imported into Ireland from Britain, which is now having a knock-on-effect…