THE farm advisory body, Teagasc, have been accused of ‘milking the cow dry’ with the fees that they’re charging farmers who participate in the KT (Knowledge...
MILK is universally recognised as a super-food and now Teagasc are involved in research to ensure that every drop of the life sustaining liquid is utilised...
A NATIONWIDE series of twelve organic demonstration farm walks to showcase successful organic operators is now under way across the country. These farm walks highlight the...
LAND prices declined in the West of Ireland last year in contrast to Munster and Leinster, according to the findings of a major survey carried out...
BY SINEAD DEVANEY AND TIM HYDE THE introduction of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) has created many questions for farmers and Teagasc staff over recent months....
GALWAY farmers need all of the advice available to them as a need to recruit further Teagasc staff is highlighted – there has been a moratorium...
Sheep and cattle farmers are under increasing pressure to boost farm incomes due to the lack of guaranteed prices and reduced EU baseline payments by 2019....
GALWAY towns and villages have been ranked third in Ireland as regards their economic strength in coming to terms with the impact of the collapse of...
