News - Farmers

Local farmer believes more supports needed for young farmers starting out
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice made comments at last weeks Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting that a negative image of agriculture is being portrayed in the media and in schools.
Nov 15, 2023 13:04
Local TD says rotting trees will cause fatal accidents
Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by a fungal pathogen that results in the eventual death of the tree and the weakening of its branches.
Nov 2, 2023 14:05
Save Our Shannon Organisation to hold flooding protest tomorrow
Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.
Aug 18, 2023 16:14
Gardaí call for witnesses following robbery of agri-trailers in Roscommon
Farmers are being urged to store equipment in secure areas, use wheel locks and invest in an alarms where possible.
Aug 3, 2023 07:47
Over 3,000 local farmers taking part in BEEP cattle scheme
The Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme aims to increase economic and environmental efficiency of suckler herds
Jul 7, 2023 08:18
More than half of farmers have been burgled
The survey was carried out by criminologists aT TU Dublin and the IFA
Jun 9, 2023 09:24
"Absolute drought" conditions recorded nationwide
The good weather is causing some headaches for those in the agriculture and horticultural sectors
Jun 8, 2023 09:38
Bush burning regulations need re-evaluation according to local Councillor
The Athlone Councillor says rules are leaving people with no alternatives to dispose of cuttings.
Apr 17, 2023 08:47
Roscommon farmers invited to partake in study on sustainable agriculture
More information on the study is available on the TASC website
Mar 29, 2023 17:41
Local IFA Chairman says fertiliser prices must drop to match the North's
The newly appointed Chairman of Leitrim IFA says he believes the price of fertiliser will have to come down here, unless the companies want farmers to go north for it.
Mar 24, 2023 17:25Shannonside Newsletter
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