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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 17:01Over 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 13:01Leitrim 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 13:12New coding for agriculture scheme launched in local schools
According to researchers, farming and technology are becoming increasingly linked.
Oct 18, 2022 11:10Leitrim 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 08:09Longford 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 13:07Local 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 09:07Longford 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 15:07Shannonside Newsletter
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