Hedge cutting bill to be discussed at Dáil
The heritage bill which would extend the hedge-cutting and burning seasons is up for discussion in the Dáil again tomorrow (Wednesday). As part of this bill farmers would be able to cut hedges until the end of August and burn in March. The bill went to the Seanad where Fianna…
IFA to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum in Connemara
The IFA is to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum. The Forum is taking place at Callin Conneely farm, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Connemara, Co. Galway and is open to all hill sheep farmers across the country. A number of speakers will be there on the day including the Department of Agriculture…
Young farmers who don’t complete studies before May 15th cannot apply for 2017 National Reserve
Requirements for the 2017 National Reserve have changed this year. Under current regulations, young farmers who have not yet received their certfication will not be able to apply for the 2017 National Reserve. In 2015, so long as a person had begun their studies, they could then apply for the…
ICMSA speaks out about ‘British only’ beef policy by UK supermarket, Co-Op
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Associations has spoken out about the decision on ‘British Only’ beef policy by UK supermarket giant, Co-op John Comer, President of the ICMSA, said that it was ‘clumsy and unfeasible’ to introduce such a policy. Mr Comer believes that ‘everyone – including supermarket chains –…
Farmers required to make applications online despite insufficient broadband
Farmers are required to make all applications for their payments online even though the North West’s Broadband infrastructure is lacking. That’s according to Sinn Fein Agricultural Spokersperson, TD Martin Kenny who is putting forward his Rural Equality Bill this week to the Dail. According to Deputy Kenny, the bill ‘aims…
IFA insists farming and food must now be centre stage in Brexit talks
IFA President Joe Healy says farming and food will have to be centre stage in the Irish Government’s position as the formal negotiations on Brexit begin. He says the implications are very serious for what is our largest indigenous industry, given the significance of the UK market for our…
EU supports must be in place for Irish farming ahead of Brexit
European Union supports must be put in place for Irish farming, which is facing particular challenges because of Brexit. That’s according to Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy, who has made a submission to the European Parliament’s agriculture and rural development committee on Brexit. He says…