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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…