WE’RE half-way through it but farmers have been warned to ‘stay on guard’ during July – the big ‘killer month’ on Irish farms. The latest statistics...
FARMERS need to resist ongoing pressure by the meat processors to cut cattle prices over recent weeks – despite a buoyant international market for beef. According...
A MORNING of wool, weaving, and waltzes – as well as the wizardry of the hand-shears – will take centre stage in Athenry, this Saturday, July...
A NEW State backed low-cost loan scheme for farmers, fishermen and small businesses – announced this week by the Government has been welcomed by farm leaders....
THE Dept. of Agriculture has been urged to ‘move swiftly’ and introduce an incentive scheme for the growing of ‘catch crops’ this Summer to help any...
“IT’S hard to be green when in the red,” sums up the challenge faced by many farmers over the coming years, according to a leading Irish...
THERE has been a guarded welcome for the Fodder Support Scheme from farm representatives – after an initial hiccup over the exclusion of hill farmers. Now,...
A CONNEMARA councillor has called on Galway County Council to engage with landowners to put in place a more practical and effective method of roadside hedgecutting....
