The good weather is causing some headaches for those in the agriculture and horticultural sectors

The Athlone Councillor says rules are leaving people with no alternatives to dispose of cuttings.

More information on the study is available on the TASC website

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.

Farmers should wait until they receive their letters before contacting the Department.

John Sheridan was elected to the role over the weekend.

The HSA says cows can be unpredictable before, during and after calving and they are calling on farmers to have well prepared spaces with planned escape routes and the necessary equipment.

49 grants were paid out last season with 37 grant application so far this year.