News - Farmers
Farmers urged to stay vigilant following bird flu outbreaks
Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.
Nov 8, 2025 09:17
Fears allayed over funding allocation for beef welfare scheme
An overall additional €170 million has been secured for the Department of Agriculture, bringing it's total vote to over €2.3 billion.
Oct 8, 2025 17:05
Local farmers counting the cost following Storm Amy
Livestock were forced into sheds to protect them from the deluge with fields left waterlogged.
Oct 6, 2025 13:19
Over €20.2 million on the way for local farmers as part of ANC scheme
In line with last year's arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the ANC Scheme.
Sep 18, 2025 16:31
Cautious welcome locally to increase of eligible animals for 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme
This year's scheme is worth €28 million to the sector, and aims to offer straightforward, farmer-friendly actions aimed at improving calf welfare and animal performance.
Aug 18, 2025 08:33
Over 250 people in the region still waiting to be paid as part of ACRES scheme
101 are waiting in Leitrim, 60 in Longford, while in Roscommon, there are 91.
Aug 13, 2025 13:22
Concerns raised at Castlerea Mart over proposed CAP cuts
Proposed cuts of over 20 percent have already been described as a 'crippling blow' to the agriculture sector here.
Jul 17, 2025 17:42
Local politicians hit out at proposals to cut CAP payment for farmers
The Midlands Northwest MEP said it will affect their ability to operate and to make a living.
Jul 16, 2025 17:39
Leitrim TD 'very concerned' over proposed major revamp of CAP
It's expected to merge CAP into a super-fund along with other sectors, meaning agriculture will no longer have a ringfenced budget.
Jul 16, 2025 08:17
Local farmers told to prepare for drought as dry spell continues
Farms in Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford have been busy in recent weeks due to early summer weather.
May 16, 2025 17:13
Local farmers got 9 percent of Department of Agriculture scheme payments in 2024
The average payment received by local farmers from the Department last year amounted to €15,800.
Apr 1, 2025 17:55
Brady calls on Agriculture Minister to simplify farm support schemes
The newly elected Senator says that farmers are spending huge amounts of time and effort in keeping up with the current requirements.
Mar 20, 2025 17:06
ACRES payment issues branded a 'farce' by local councillor
Farmers have been highlighting how the delays to payments are causing financial issues for the community.
Mar 10, 2025 17:43
Farmers to discuss major policy concerns at Athlone meeting tonight
Among the issues which will be discussed is the policy threat to farming on peat soils and delay in ACRES payments.
Mar 6, 2025 14:09Shannonside Newsletter
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