News - farming
Farm succession meeting to take place in Longford
The meeting will hear from legal and financial experts about the challenges of passing family farms to the next generation.
Sep 18, 2025 16:33
IFA hit out at CCPC pricing claims
It's hitting out at the competition body, which claimed agriculture was one of the reasons for an increase in prices.
Aug 14, 2025 12:19
Longford senator highlights agriculture’s role in past recession recovery
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady was speaking during the first sitting of the new Oireachtas agriculture committee this week.
May 17, 2025 13:51
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 14:09
MEP calls on Taoiseach to clarify Nature Restoration funding concerns
It emerged this week that there's no dedicated budget to compensate farmers affected by the controversial law.
Nov 6, 2024 17:19
German MEP pledges to support farmers in nitrates campaign after Local farm visit
MEP Christine Singer visited farms in Edgeworthstown and Ballinalee last weekend.
Aug 22, 2024 07:39
Almost 700 local farmers availed of social welfare assistance last year
They received the money under Farm Assist or the Rural Social Scheme.
Jul 25, 2024 13:21
Green Party Chair says Nature Restoration Law is good news for farmers
The long-awaited law was passed by the European Parliament at a meeting in Luxembourg yesterday.
Jun 19, 2024 17:22
IFA want meaningful interaction with candidates on farming issues
The farming group are calling for meaningful interaction with incoming councillors on issues such as ash dieback, planning delays, land tax and environmental issues.
Jun 6, 2024 12:59
Roscommon farmer fails to have conviction for making false statement overturned
The 52-year-old made a false statement to Gardaí that his cattle were missing when they were actually in his neighbour's shed.
May 17, 2024 07:25
Five sheep killed in devastating local attack
The incident happened in Creggs last Wednesday, when five lambs or sheep were killed.
Apr 22, 2024 07:56Shannonside Newsletter
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