News - farming
Report reveals over 400,000 cattle recorded in local herds
The national herd currently stands at over 7.6 million animals, with Cork accounting for the highest amount of cattle by county.
Apr 3, 2023 07:24
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 15:56Shannonside Newsletter
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