News - Farmers
Positive local reaction to fuel support schemes announced today
There will be a minimum payment of 100 euro, while the max rate will be decided by the number of applications.
Apr 29, 2026 13:05
Fuel supports for farmers and hauliers to be signed off today
Between now and July, these sectoral supports will be given to farmers, fishermen, hauliers and coach operators with the payments backdated to March.
Apr 28, 2026 08:16
Varadkar criticised over farm subsidies comments
Leo Varadkar made the comments while appearing on Matt Cooper’s Path to Power podcast.
Apr 20, 2026 13:39
Local junior minister says fuel protests have 'no purpose' at this stage
It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.
Apr 13, 2026 18:04
Fuel price protestors 'not doing it for the craic', says local TD
It comes as the Justice Minister met with Gardai to discuss the ongoing blockades of of ports and fuel depots.
Apr 8, 2026 16:48
Local farmers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Many filling stations continue to charge over 1 euro and 70 cents.
Apr 2, 2026 18:10
Hopes for greater CAP funding for local farmers
He said environmental controls were necessary to retain EU approval and protect the dairy industry.
Feb 5, 2026 13:25
Local TD backs government's Mercosur stance
Farmers are warning against the move, saying it will bring low quality beef into the country.
Jan 8, 2026 13:07
Call to scrap Mercosur trade deal after vote delay
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.
Dec 20, 2025 08:33
Bluetongue vaccine to be made available to local farmers next year
Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says he's allowing the vaccine to be used as a result of four outbreaks of the disease in the North.
Dec 18, 2025 12:12
Over 1.3 million euro allocated to Shannonside farmers under sheep welfare scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Nov 22, 2025 14:30
Over €1.3 million allocated to local farmers under Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Nov 16, 2025 14:33
Longford senator calls for tighter control of local badger population
Speaking in the Seanad on Wednesday, Joe Flaherty said there is a huge problem with TB in the country.
Nov 9, 2025 10:04
Drainage works begin near flooded Roscommon farmland amid farmer concerns
Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the move is critical to protect farms ahead of winter.
Nov 8, 2025 15:36Shannonside Newsletter
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