Sheep farmers to hold protest outside Roscommon Mart
The Irish Farmers Association will hold its first of many national protests at Roscommon Mart on Monday morning. The protest comes as Sheep farmers feel aggrieved at the support being given to the national sheep flock in areas such as input costs and farm gate prices for sheep meat and…
Leitrim farming official shocked by Videos of more horrific dog attacks on sheep
A Leitrim farming official has expressed his disappointment that changes to the legislation around dog control will not be introduced prior to a cabinet reshuffle. IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey has condemned two horrific dog attacks on sheep in recent days have left 70 lambs dead. He…
Sligo farming official hopeful new Agri regulator will be a game changer
A Sligo farming official is hopeful that the appointment of a new Agri regulator will be of a major asset to all farmers. Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will seek Cabinet approval today for the appointment of a regulator. The Regulator will have powers to investigate…
Local Farming official calls for stronger measures to prevent dog attacks on sheep
Leitrim farmer and IFA National Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey this week led a delegation to meet Minister Social Protection Minster Heather Humphreys to put forward stronger measures that are needed to curb dog attacks. The IFA delegation also held meetings with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Minister…
McConalogue announces agreement on sheep meat deal with U.S.
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture on a veterinary health certificate for the export of Irish sheepmeat to the US. The Minister is leading a major agri-food trade mission to North America this weekend. He said the new…
CAP sheep money ‘enough to buy bag of nuts for a ewe’
The Leitrim-based vicechairman of the IFA sheep committee is criticising agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue over what he says is the lack of funding for sheep farmers under the new phase of the Common Agricultural Policy. It’s despite funding for farmers under the new CAP set to rise by almost 50…
At least one instance of UK beef being labelled as Irish
It’s been revealed that there was at least one instance of UK beef being labelled as of Irish origin. The IFA Vice Chair of the National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey says even just once instance is not acceptable. Following a Freedom of Information request, Cavan/Monaghan TD, Matt Carthy is calling…