News - Liam Gilligan

Farmers urged to stay vigilant following bird flu outbreaks

Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.

Nov 8, 2025 09:17

Leitrim IFA chairman says rising costs force farmers onto social welfare

New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.

Jul 25, 2024 16:58

ICBF to hold public meeting in Leitrim on Tuesday

The group says this will be an information meeting on the changes in beef breeding indexing.

Nov 26, 2023 14:21

Leitrim IFA chair believes grass regrowth not major issue for local farmers

He says many will only now be turning their attention to a second cut of silage

Jun 8, 2023 17:41

Local IFA Chairman says fertiliser prices must drop to match the North's

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.

Mar 24, 2023 17:25

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