Farmers urged to avail of new cheap loan scheme
Farmers in the North West can still apply for the sheep welfare scheme. The local branches of the IFA are reminding farmers that the deadline is now this Friday the 3rd of February. The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed extended the deadline earlier this week. Kevin Comiskey of the IFA…
Calls for lamb factories to ensure a fair price for farmers
There are calls for lamb factories to ensure a fair price for farmers. The calls are coming from the Irish Farmers Associations. Speaking to Ocean FM News this evening, Sheep Committee Chairman said that lamb prices are being capped at the moment. He says they have raised the issue with…
IFA poultry chairman says fourth case of avian flu is a worry for the industry
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of bird flu in County Leitrim. It was found in a whooper swan at Gortermone, Carrigallen. The Department points out that while it gives the location in which the bird was found, it does not mean the risk to poultry or other…
Minister for Social Protection says there are 500 additional places for Rural Social Scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association has welcomed an announcement of extra support for farmers, fishermen & local communities around the country. The Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar says 500 additional places are being added to the Rural Social Scheme which brings money into rural and coastal communities. The current allocation…
Vote to take place on aid package for tillage farmers
Local TD’s will get the chance to vote on an aid package for Tillage farmers in the Dail this afternoon. A vote is expected to take place at lunchtime on the introduction of aid for farmers badly affected by poor weather in 2016. Over 100 farmers, including many from Donegal,…
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…
Tillage farmers to protest outside Dail
Tillage farmers still hope to get an emergency aid package as they plan a march on the Dail this afternoon. Many grain farmers in Donegal, Mayo and other western counties were unable to harvest their crops last autumn following a prolonged period of wet weather. Following a meeting with the Minister…