News - IFA
Roscommon IFA representative and sheep farmer expresses concern over sheep kill incidents
Michael Glennon, IFA Sheep Committee Representative and Roscommon sheep farmer, says that these incidents are extremely worrying for farmers.
Dec 13, 2022 13:23
Longford IFA chair urges dog owners to ensure pets are under control
The appeal comes in the wake of dog attacks on sheep in Roscommon and on the Longford-Cavan border.
Dec 8, 2022 13:27
Farm families and public encouraged to attend special IFA meeting in Carrick-On-Shannon
The event takes place at 8pm in the Bush Hotel and Mary McGovern who's Chair of Leitrim IFA's Farm Families Committee says it will beneficial for the public to be informed on rural crime prevention and the nursing home fair deal scheme
Dec 5, 2022 17:50
Leitrim councillor welcomes news of new live crib in Dublin
Councillor Paddy O' Rourke from Carrigallen says the controversy surrounding the crib shows a lack of understanding of animals and what distresses them.
Nov 29, 2022 17:46
IFA call for clarity on Shass landslide compensation package
The discharge occurred near Drumkeerin in June 2020
Nov 22, 2022 17:25
IFA urges farmers to check for land rezoning
Land that is re-zoned will be subject to a new tax which will be handled by Revenue.
Nov 5, 2022 10:17
Farmers are asking for increased Garda numbers to tackle rural crime
IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
Oct 29, 2022 14:07
Farm families in Shannonside region encouraged to attend Leitrim IFA meeting
The topics of farm succession, planning and taxation will be addressed by expert speakers on the night.
Oct 19, 2022 17:37
Leitrim IFA sheep chairman calls on government to revitalise wool industry
Kevin Comiskey believes farmers need to be able to make money from everything that produce.
Oct 10, 2022 17:38
Farmers are encouraged to take part in online survey on farm crime
Farmers are also encouraged to get their property marked to try avoid theft.
Oct 9, 2022 08:31
Longford Councillor feels emissions deal should be opposed
Farmers are critical over the target.
Jul 29, 2022 17:34
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
IFA call for certainty over emissions cut
There's a row in coalition as to what the rate should be.
Jul 22, 2022 09:20
Local IFA official says 30% carbon cut will be resisted
The issue of carbon reduction targets and the possible downsizing of the national herd is highly contentious for the farming sector in this country
Jul 19, 2022 17:42Shannonside Newsletter
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