Sligo IFA chairperson urging good attendance at Roscommon protest this Friday
Sligo IFA chairperson Kathleen Henry is calling for a good turnout at tomorrow’s IFA rally in Roscommon town, starting at 12.30. It is one of four such rallies being held across the country under the title “Save Irish Farming”. IFA President Tim Cullinane will attend all four rallies in Cavan,…
Sligo IFA chairperson says Food Visions plan must be backed by money
The chairperson of the Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Associations says the government’s ‘Food Visions 2030’ plan needs to have substance. Kathleen Henry says while the idea is welcome, it must be backed by actual investment from the government. The plan is to create a roadmap for the agri-food…
North West Farmers concerned with recreational walkers
Local representatives of the IFA have expressed concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather. The IFA claim there has been a huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home. The Country’s largest farming…
Local farming representatives in Dublin to protest against Climate bill
Farming officials from the North West are traveling to Dublin today to meet with TD’s from Sligo Leitrim and Donegal in relation to the Climate action bill which will be introduced in the Dáil today. Members of the IFA Executive Council will also take part in a protest to…
Farm rallies planned for the North West on Friday
Farmers from across the North West are expected to take part in a number of rallies on Friday to highlight the importance of farming to the rural economy. A rally is being provisionally planned for Ballymote in Sligo at 11 a.m. at the same time farmers in Donegal will…
Agri Week: Importation of lamb meat from UK. Dog Poo testing in Leitrim & Driver theory tests for agri contractors
01.11 Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. Kevin Comiskey a local farmer and a member of teh national sheep committee discusses the development. 07.11 Leitrim County…
Sligo IFA hold online AGM tonight
The annual general meeting of Sligo IFA will take place online this evening at 8:00pm. Guest speaker for the meeting is the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue. The Minister will make his address in the first part of the meeting due to time constraints. The second part of the night…