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…
AGRI WEEK Climate Action Bill, IFA Day of Protest, UK & third county deals
After a fairly significant week in agricultural circles, the ‘Agri Week’ show reflects back on some of the key issues and how they will impact the local region. A quick recap of the past week: We had the Climate Action bill passed in the Dái yesterday. Details emerged…
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 to hold meeting on wills and succession
A special IFA County executive meeting will take place in the Sally gardens Ballisodare on Monday night next at 9 p.m. The meeting with discuss the issue of Wills and Succession. Chairperson of the Sligo IFA Kathleen Henry she’s encouraging as many farmers as possible to attend this meeting and…
New IFA president to make changes to the organisation
The new President of the IFA, Tim Cullinane may only be a few days into his term, however he has already hit the ground running with his opening address to the National Council organisation. The Tipperary farmer has also impressed many observers by the way he has held various dealings…
Sligo IFA chairman wants western counties protected under ANC scheme
A farming representative in the north west is now calling on the Department of Agriculture to clarify exactly the situation regarding disadvantaged areas. A major meeting was held on the issue of the ANC payments on Monday in Leitrim. It has led to calls for TDs to raise the issue…