Agriculture Minister established new Seafood Sector Taskforce
Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has today announced a new Seafood Sector Taskforce. The Donegal TD says the taskforce is aimed at making recommendations to his Department in relation to fishing quotas, the fishing industry in general and on coastal communities that depend on fisheries. There will be a reduction…
Farmers to face water charges hike from next year
The Irish farmers Journal is reporting today that Farmers will be facing significantly higher water bills next year when Irish Water introduces its new metered water charging system. The charges will come into force on 1 May 2021. Up until now each county council set water charges, but the new…
No increase for Sheep Welfare Scheme in Budget 2021
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman Sean Dennehy says that sheep farmers are disappointed the Budget did not provide an increase to the Sheep Welfare Scheme. He said sheep farming is a low-income sector carried out in some of the most difficult areas of the country and is in vital need…
Aurivo appoints new chief executive
The board of Aurivo has announced the appointment of Donal Tierney as chief executive officer with immediate effect. Mr Tierney, a chartered accountant, has been chief financial officer of Aurivo for the past eight years. Prior to joining Aurivo, he was finance director with Origin Enterprises Food Division. The Chairman…