Sligo IFA Chairperson warns recent comments from President Higgins could damage the agri sector
The Sligo IFA chairman has described as ‘disgraceful’ the recent comments from the Irish President encouraging people to change their diets to help save the environment. Michael O’ Dowd is the latest farming official to criticise the Michael D Higgins over remarks he made at the National Ploughing…
Leitrim farmer expresses frustration with new nitrogen limits
A North West IFA official has backed his organisation’s decision not attend the meeting for farm groups called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. The meeting was called to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to cattle and sheep numbers. The Irish…
IFA members to picket meeting called by Agriculture Minister to discuss nitrogen limits
The IFA says it will not attend the meeting for farm organisations called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue this morning. It was due to be held to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to dairy herds, instead the Irish Farmers Association says…
Farmers “disheartened” with Department of Agriculture
A former chair of the Sligo branch of the IFA has said farmers are “disheartened” by the performance of the Minister and the Department of Agriculture to date. Eddie Davitt described the mood amongst farmers as disillusioned, given that prices have declined and the cost of production has almost doubled.…
North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
IFA welcomes Credit Union lending expansion
IFA Farm Business Chairperson Rose Mary McDonagh has said credit unions expanding their lending to farmers is important for competition in the market. It has been reported that Credit Unions are planning to expand their cultivate offering to agriculture with the new secured loan offering up to €300,000 for 30…
Reduction in butter prices will spread the pain for Dairy Farmers
Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets during the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also benefit from a drop in the price of butter. From today, a number of supermarkets will cut the price of its own brand butter while…