News - agriculture
Changes to the Farm Assist Means Test will support more farmers
The change has been welcomed by Minister Frank Feighan and Senator Aisling Dolan.
Jun 14, 2022 13:58
Law due to protect farmers from personal injury claims- Agri Minister
Farmers would get better protection for people who injury themselves while on private property.
Jun 7, 2022 09:38
Agriculture Minister to visit Leitrim today
Minister McConalogue has a number of engagements.
Jun 2, 2022 07:10
Local pig farmers warn industry will fail without price increases
They are calling for a 30 cent per kilo increase in pig meat by the end of May.
May 10, 2022 14:00
Longford men hit jackpot twice this month in online agri-machinery draw
The father and son have won close to €400,000 worth of equipment.
Jan 26, 2022 17:32
Leitrim farmer calls for new legislation following sheep attacks
Farmers are worried with lambing season approaching.
Jan 7, 2022 13:39
Tulsk man shares secret to record breaking sale at Elphin mart
Mr O'Connor brought 50 heifers to the mart for sale.
Nov 11, 2021 13:20
HSA Chief says they want to work with farmers to prevent death and injury
The latest Health and Safety Authority report showed a 13% increase in fatal accidents last year despite the Covid lockdowns
Jul 6, 2021 18:02
Local farmers warn that future of the Agri-sector is under threat
The Stand Up for Farming Campaign saw up to 100 farmers in tractors or cars drive through their local towns of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Castlerea
Jun 11, 2021 17:38
Almost 300 dead calves discovered on farmland near Roscommon-Galway border
The distressing incident was discovered by animal inspectors earlier this month
Apr 22, 2021 12:53
Longford IFA are displaying posters around the region with the aim to remind farmers that the IFA is still available
Longford IFA are spearheading a poster campaign aimed at making people more aware of the role that agriculture plays in this country. The posters which
Jan 31, 2021 11:32
Flooding in an area in South Roscommon is being discussed and monitored by the Minister of Agriculture this week
A spokesperson for the Minister for Agriculture says he will to continue to engage with the Office of Public Works over flooding in an area
Jan 23, 2021 08:45
236 million Euro paid to farmers in the Shannonside region during the final 4 months of 2020
Farmers in the Shannonside region received 236 million euro in farming supports from September to December last year. Figures published by the Department of Agriculture
Jan 14, 2021 17:12
Fitzmaurice hopes Dail is recalled to properly fill vacancy in Agriculture at Cabinet
The Taoiseach now assumes the role of Agriculture Minister following the resignation of Dara Callery. Michael Martin has stated that he will take on the
Aug 21, 2020 15:53Shannonside Newsletter
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