Minister for Agriculture in Leitrim for CAP meeting
The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed is expected in Leitrim tomorrow night. Michael Creed will make a presentation on the planned changes in CAP. Farmers can also ask questions at the meeting which takes place from 7pm at the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow night. Chairperson of the IFA in…
Farmers need to know if fodder transport payments can be backdated
Farmers are calling for clarification from the Minister for Agriculture on whether the new fodder transport payments can be backdated. Hauliers also want to ensure that VAT will not be applied to the subsidy. Minister Michael Creed announed the details of the long-awaited scheme yesterday. While farming organisations have welcomed…
Serious concerns for the future of Sligo’s District Veterinary Lab
There are now serious concerns for the future of the District Veterinary Lab in Sligo. Ocean FM News understands that a key meeting is planned with staff in May. The review of the labs is complete and the recommendations now rest with Minister Michael Creed. Anger is growing locally among…
Funding announced for piers in the region
Rosses Point Pier and Raghly Pier in county Sligo have been approved for funding. €138,000 has been approved for the two projects. The two projects are part of a national announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed under the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure…
Minister under pressure to scrap mackerel quotas review
The Minister for Agriculture is under pressure to scrap a new review process of mackerel quotas. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has already hit out at Minister Michael Creed for setting up this process saying he should concentration on the impact of Brexit on the industry instead. Even his own party…
New chair of Independent Commonage Implementation Committee announced
A west of Ireland man is to take up the position as the new chair of the independent Commonage Implementation Committee. The Minister for Agriculture has appointed Mr Padraig Gibbons to the position this week. Mr Gibbons, a farmer from Mayo, has experience of all aspects of the agricultural sector,…