Closure of Sligo Vet Lab would leave no service west of Shannon
There are calls for further clarification on the future of the District Veterinary Lab in Sligo. A working group report commissioned by the Department of Agriculture last year is recommending the closure of the Sligo lab as a possible option. There are 6 labs around the country at present and…
Nothing to fear from confirmed case of BSE
Ireland’s beef export status remains unchanged following the confirmation of a BSE case. The Atypical case commonly known as ‘mad cow disease’ in Galway was identified through routine surveillance. Sinn Féin spokesman on Agriculture, Sligo/Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says people shouldn’t be concerned:
Good turnout at Leitrim IFA meeting on ANC payments
There was a good turnout to a meeting organised by the IFA in Leitrim last night to discuss Areas of Natural Constraints. Previously called the disadvantaged area payments, which over 70% of farmers in Ireland qualify for – they are now up for review. The Department is assessing the areas…
Changes to ANC payments to be discussed at special meeting in Leitrim
A special meeting is being held in Carrick-on-Shannon over the ongoing concerns in the North West about changes to ANC designations and payments. It comes as the Fianna Fail Agriculture spokesperson – Donegal TD Charlie McConologue has issued a press release today saying the payments need to be restored to…
North West farmers could benefit from cap on Single Farm Payments
A Donegal TD says farmers in the north west could benefit from the money generated if the cap on Single Farm Payments was reduced. Charlie McConologue says in the programme of Government, they promised to reduced the cap on basic payments from €150,000 down to €100,000. Very few farmers in…
Farmers Journal & Ocean FM look back on 2016 – Part 2
As we continue our look back at 2016, Patrick Donohue, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal has been reviewing the year and looking ahead to 2017 with Claire Mulcahy. Patrick has been looking ahead to when he says it looks more positive especially for the dairy sector however he says it…
Farmers Journal & Ocean FM look back on 2016 – Part 1
2016 has been a wet year as many farmers across the region know. On the farm news today and tomorrow, we’ll be taking a look back at 2016. Patrick Donohue, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal will be reviewing the year and looking ahead to 2017. He’s been telling Claire…