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…
INHFA lodges opposition to proposed measures that will hit Irish grass-fed beef
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has officially lodged an opposition to the current Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) application for Irish Grass fed Beef. INHFA President Colm O’Donnell, from Sligo, said they were left with no choice in the matter because of the lack of consultation and dabate on…
INHFA welcomes fodder support
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is welcoming the timely announcement of another fodder support payment for farmers. It’s the second such support announced for the sector this year. Minister Michael Creed approved over €4.2m for the fodder support scheme yesterday. It will be administered through the Co-ops and…
Agriculture minister in Sligo this evening
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed is in Sligo this evening where he will attend the AGM of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association. The AGM is underway at the Sligo Southern Hotel. His attendance follows the proposals put forward on CAP by the EU…
Major meeting on forestry to take place in Carrick on Shannon
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is holding what they hope will be a major meeting at the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon next week. Gerry Loftus the Chairperson of the organisation’s forestry committee says the abundance of these non-native spruce plantations especially in Leitrim and west Cavan makes no…
Farmers outraged as payments continue to be withheld by Department
Farmers whose land was burnt by fires over the summer are being unfairly penalised by the Department of Agriculture. That’s according to the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association who called for an emergency meeting with the Department on the matter this week. President of the Organisation – Aclare farmer…
Sligo councillor calls for fodder scheme to be introduced immediately
A Sligo councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to put in place a fodder scheme for farmers in the north west. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley made the call today at a meeting of Sligo County Council. It follows two meetings on the fodder crisis held over the weekend,…