Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association propose planting 10 million trees nationwide
The Irish Natura and Hill farmers Association are proposing the planting of millions trees across the country. The idea has been submitted to numerous TD’s and aims to plant 10 million native trees for the 10 million people born in the 26 counties since the formation of the state. INHFA…
Irish Natura & Hill Farmers AGM to take place in Sligo this week
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association National Annual General Meeting will be held in The Clayton Hotel, Ballinode, Sligo, on Thursday, June 6th with the main business of the event commencing at 2pm sharp. This year’s AGM will be attended by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed who will…
Farmers’ organisation hosts public meeting in Tubbercurry with EU candidates this evening
A public meeting is taking place this evening for members of the public to quiz European election candidates. It’s being hosted by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association and is taking place at 8pm in St. Bridget’s Hall, Tubbercurry. Sligo man and President of the INHFA, Colm O’Donnell, outlines…
INHFA holding meetings about forestry around the country
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is reigniting its forestry campaign with a series of meetings around the country. They launched the camapign earlier this year and say that now proper action is needed. They state the current government policy on the issue is not working. Gerry Loftus is…
On AgriWeek: An Taisce on the Planning Framework and a Leitrim protest
On Agri-Week this week: Sustainable farming depends on a national planning framework that tackles climate change and develops rural economies – tonight on the programme we’ll hear from An Taisce on this plan which is expected to be published in the coming weeks. We’ll also hear about a protect planned…
INHFA continues campaign for farmers in disadvantaged areas
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is continuing its campaign to double payments to farmers living in rural disadvantaged areas. Their calls are part if the organisations campaign on the Areas of Natural Constraint which are up for review by the Department of Agriculture as part of the CAP…
€25 million sheep welfare scheme welcomed
Farming organisations are welcoming the launch of the new sheep welfare scheme. Minister Michael Creed launched the €25million annual scheme which is paid out through the Rural Development programme today at Kenmare mart today. The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is one of the organisation that campaigned for such…