News - farming
Roscommon records highest prices paid per acre in Connacht
The average price for land in Roscommon last year went up to 11%
Mar 16, 2023 17:46
Local families encouraged to discuss farm succession
A new farm report has been published today.
Feb 16, 2023 14:06
Call for local farmers to attend Roscommon sheep protest
The demonstration will take place at Roscommon Mart and will highlight what farmers call a growing crisis in the sector.
Feb 13, 2023 09:32
Minister for Agriculture to attend farming meeting in Leitrim next week
Leitrim Councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, says there are a number of issues, including the new forestry deal, that will be discussed with the Minister
Jan 27, 2023 17:43
Over 20% of land leased in Roscommon under conacre agreement
Almost 28 per cent of farmland is leased in Longford with 22.4 per cent rented in Leitrim.
Jan 3, 2023 13:10
26 people died in work-related incidents this year
Dec 30, 2022 10:26
Leitrim Social Farming praised by Ukrainian Ambassador
Social Farming offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually disadvantaged the opportunity to spend time on a family farm in a healthy, supportive and inclusive environment.
Dec 5, 2022 13:23
New coding for agriculture scheme launched in local schools
According to researchers, farming and technology are becoming increasingly linked.
Oct 18, 2022 11:59
New jobs in farming sector for Shannonside region announced
Sep 19, 2022 12:27
Leitrim Councillors calls on Minister to scrap new TB testing scheme
The issues was raised at the September meeting of the local authority.
Sep 6, 2022 08:45
Longford TD feels incentives needed for farmers to meet emissions target
A deal was reached last night to reduce emissions from the sector to 25%
Jul 29, 2022 13:46
Local farmers extremely disappointed over emissions target- Longford IFA chair
Local farmers are not happy with the higher rate of the emissions target.
Jul 29, 2022 09:29
Longford Green Party spokesperson says emissions cuts can't all fall on farmers
A 25% cut is expected to be signed off on by the Government.
Jul 28, 2022 15:56
Leitrim farmer fears sharp shock of emissions target for agriculture sector
There is still no agreement on the targets that farmers may have to meet.
Jul 28, 2022 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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