Leitrim IFA officer questions use of EU funding for forestry
There has been another call for a stop to be put to certain European funding being used to support the planting of forestry in County Leitrim. Leitrim IFA treasurer Maureen Murray says it’s wrong that people can sell their land for forestry to speculators and still keep their payments under…
Good turnout at Leitrim IFA meeting on ANC payments
There was a good turnout to a meeting organised by the IFA in Leitrim last night to discuss Areas of Natural Constraints. Previously called the disadvantaged area payments, which over 70% of farmers in Ireland qualify for – they are now up for review. The Department is assessing the areas…
Farmers rights march to be remembered 50 years on
Well many farmers in the north west will remember a farmers rights march which took place to Dublin in 1966. James Gallagher, the Chairperson of Leitrim IFA says it has led to significant steps in the farming sector over the years. On the 50th anniversary this year it’s being remembered…