Agri Week podcast 07/03/2024
This week, Ronan Flanagan is out of the warm studio and attends the Sligo branch IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ protest outside the offices of Sligo County Council. While John Lynch is in Kinlough to talk to farmers in north Leitrim as they signal their discontent at the local authority’s…
Agri Week podcast 26/10/2023
This week, Agri Week makes the trip to Castle Dargan for the IFA’s Connacht Regional Chairperson hustings. Ronan Flanagan gets to know the two candidates, Kinlough-based James Gallagher and Brendan Golden from Killala, who outline why they feel they should be elected Chairperson. Two members of the Current…
North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
IFA welcomes Credit Union lending expansion
IFA Farm Business Chairperson Rose Mary McDonagh has said credit unions expanding their lending to farmers is important for competition in the market. It has been reported that Credit Unions are planning to expand their cultivate offering to agriculture with the new secured loan offering up to €300,000 for 30…
IFA warns dairy farmers are “near breaking point”
10The IFA is warning dairy farmers are “near breaking point” as supermarkets slash the price of milk. Four of the largest retailers in Ireland have announced price cuts this weekend. Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Supervalu have all announced that the price of 2 litres of milk in-store will drop by…
Manorhamilton farmer appointed new Leitrim IFA Chairperson
Manorhamilton Farmer Liam Gilligan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Leitrim branch of the IFA. The sheep and suckler farmer is also well-known from his involvement with the Manorhamilton Agricultural Show where he held the position as Chairman. Mr. Gilligan brings a wealth of experience to the…
Pig Farmers protest outside Department of Agriculture
Pig farmers from the North West joined others from across the Country earlier this morning outside of the Department of Agriculture this morning for an Irish Farmers’ Association demonstration seeking a Government bailout for the sector. Pig farmers are seeking a €100 million package, half of which they have…