Sligo IFA chairperson says climate plan is targeting farmers
A leading framing official in the north west has accused the Climate Minister of picking on farmers in the updated Climate Action Bill. It’s understood that a cut in the amount of cattle in Ireland of up to 10 per cent is being considered. Agriculture is…
Sligo IFA official questions how emission reductions will be achieved
The Chairperson of the IFA in Sligo says the decision to force a 25% reduction on agricultural emission levels was a bad day for rural Ireland. The decision was taken by the government partners yesterday evening with various figures between 22 and 30 per cent being debated over the…
Rural issues discussed with Garda Commissioner & Sligo IFA
The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visited Sligo yesterday where he held meeting local representatives of the Irish Farmers Association. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken also attended the meeting which discussed issues impacting the farming and rural communities. Kathleen Henry is the Chairperson of the Sligo branch of the IFA…
Sligo IFA chairperson says there’s no rift between minister and Cullinan
Taoiseach Michael Martin and Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue will attend the AGM of the Irish Farmers Association on Thursday next. The event, which will take place in the Mansion House in Dublin, will be a scaled down event compared to previous years due to concerns over…
North West farmers travelling to Dublin ahead of ‘Save Irish Farming’ rally
Farmers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are making their way to Dublin today ahead of a protest tomorrow. Due to Covid-19, a limited number of people are making their way in tractors to The ‘Save Irish Farming Rally’ which is taking place on Sunday in Merrion Square. Sligo IFA Chairperson,…
Demise of farming sector will destroy rural economy
Farmers from across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are expected to take part in the IFA organised ‘Save Irish Farming Rally’ which is scheduled to take place in Dublin on Sunday next. The event in Merrion Square will see different generations come to Dublin to interact with…
Reducing herd will be ‘detrimental’ to north west, says Sligo IFA chairperson
The Sligo IFA chairperson says the suggestion to reduce the national herd will be detrimental to the north west. New carbon budgets have been published by Climate Change Advisory Council aiming to reduce emissions by 4.8pc a year up to 2025, when the target will increase to 8.3pc a year.…