News - Farmers
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
Local TD says some farmers are still awaiting ACRES payments
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, says farmers signed up to the schemes in good faith, but they've been abandoned by the Government.
Jan 22, 2025 16:21
Farmers call for support during challenging weather conditions
The plummeting temperatures are having a serious impact on farmers particularly those in areas hit by snowfall.
Jan 8, 2025 07:40
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
Local farmers to join country wide protest this evening
Hundreds of farmers are expected to drive through cities, towns and villages across the country this evening as protests continue across the continent.
Feb 1, 2024 14:14
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 08:47Shannonside Newsletter
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