INHFA: Hillwalkers shouldn’t take farmers’ patience, goodwill for granted
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has outlined concerns around public access and hillwalking and is warning of a very difficult summer if farmer concerns are not addressed. The Association’s National Vice President, Pheilim Molloy, stressed the need for immediate engagement between State bodies, local authorities and farmers. He…
FARMING: INHFA warns against reduction of Eco-scheme budget
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has cautioned against the dangers of reducing the Eco-scheme budget in order to accommodate farmers on high historic payments. Speaking after a meeting with Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue, National President Vincent Roddy warned against the danger of reducing this budget,…
INHFA welcomes 25% of Pillar 1 payments going to Eco scheme
The president of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association Vincent Roddy has welcomed the commitment given by Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue to direct 25% of Pillar 1 payments towards the Eco-scheme. Roddy said the commitment was given at a meeting held by the association in Donegal…
INHFA says land designations a threat to rural communities
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is claiming land designations are now a real threat to rural communities. It follows the successful challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment to halt works on a flood relief scheme to protect houses in the Lough Funshinagh area of Roscommon. Now, the…
INHFA want changes to Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association have called on the Minister and his officials to redraft the proposed Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, which they maintain discriminates against suckler farmers. Spokesperson Brendan Joyce, outlined how the INHFA had through the CAP consultative process sought direct support for the suckler sector…
INHFA says farmers must be respected when it comes to accessing lands
With a significant increase in the number of people accessing land and hill areas, the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association has called on Minister Catherine Martin, State bodies and the tourism sector to engage with farmers and ensure they are ok with the general public accessing their lands. The…
INHFA insisting on progress on proposals to develop brand for suckler beef
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has hardened its position in relation to its dispute with the Beef Market Taskforce (BMT) forum because of the non-delivery to date on the commitment to develop a suckler brand. The Association’s President, Colm O’Donnell, from Kilmactigue in County Sligo, said that…