Large crowds attend second public meeting on Ballymote Mart
A local farming official has claimed that ‘middle ground’ has been reached between Aurivo, the company that run the livestock mart in Ballymote and a committee of farmers and cattle buyers that was established in relation to concerns over it’s long term future. Concern arose within local agricultural circles…
Buyers can return to marts from May 17th
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that buyers can return to mart rings from the 17th of May. Buyers must set up an appointment prior to going to the mart and online trading will also continue alongside in person buying and selling. Minister McConalogue said that…
Donegal mart manager says online funding welcome but it’s not enough
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced funding to livestock marts for information communication technology, or ICT. Under the scheme livestock marts can apply to the department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50% of expenditure on communications…
Buyers can attend mart sales under Level 5
Buyers will be permitted to attend mart sales under the new Level 5 lockdown. The Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed the news. Farmers can only attend the mart if they have pre-booked their place with the auctioneer. Online sales will also continue to be in…
Four Aurivo marts to remain closed after man seriously injured by a bull at Mohill mart
Aurivo Co-op says it has taken a decision to close all four of its livestock marts this week in light of a serious accident at Mohill mart on Saturday. A man in his 70s was seriously injured by an animal and had to be airlifted to Sligo University Hospital. The…