No cuts to cattle herds as part of emissions targets – McConalogue
Farmers will not have to make any cuts to their cattle herds as part of emissions targets set out by the government, according to the Agriculture Minister. A reduction of 25 per cent for the agriculture sector was agreed by government ministers after extensive talks this week. There…
Tractor drivers asked to let roadusers pass when safe to do so
A Leitrim councillor and farm organisation official is calling on all road users to act responsibility in what is the current busy time for farm machinery. It’s after An Garda Síochána criticised a thoughtless tractor driver for allowing a line of 50 vehicles to build up behind him without pulling…
Rural hunters may be criminal spotters
Warnings have been issued to those living rurally to be on the lookout for individuals that present as hunters but are in fact scanning areas and identifying property and stock that are then identified as targets for theft. It’s also being claimed that illegal hunting with firearms has led…
Agri Week Feature interview with National Vice Chairman of the Irish Beef & Lamb Association
This week’s edition of Agri Week features an extensive interview with the National Vice Chairman of the Irish Beef and Association, Gerard Pilkington. In the interviews discuses with John Lynch why their association have rebranded the Beef Plan Movement, how they intend to provide representation for all farmers (beef…
Beef Plan Movement rebrands as Irish Beef and Lamb Association
The national vice chairman of the Irish Beef and Lamb Association says the recently rebranded association will attempt to provide greater representation for all farmers. Gurteen, Co Sligo farmer Gerard Pilkington and several other farm officials have assumed key executive positions in the new group, which was previously referred to…
Sligo farming official backs calls for beef regulator
A Sligo based high ranking official of a new national farming body has backed calls for the immediate appointment of a beef ombudsman or regulator. The appointment of such a position was discussed the Dáil this week. The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue is believed to…