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Farming news for County Roscommon

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Government giving the two fingers to “the forgotten farmer”

Current Affairs, Farming

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted the Government for the “total confusion” surrounding the availability of funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Once again this week I have been in contact with the Department to see if there is funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’ and now they saying

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IFA to oppose NCT for Tractors

Farming

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has said the Association will oppose excessive regulations being imposed on farmers, such as an NCT for Tractors, that ignore existing obligations or add extra bureaucracy. Thomas Cooney said, “All farmers support improving safety. However, it is important when addressing this issue that existing measures are not duplicated. For example,

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Athlone rally hears that Regional Veterinary Laboratory network should be enhanced

Farming

Addressing a rally in Athlone to maintain the Regional Veterinary Laboratory services, IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart reiterated that the current structure is acknowledged by authorities worldwide as the optimal surveillance system for early detection of trends and novel diseases, according to the recently published review document. He said, for an investment of €6.4m

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Regional Veterinary Laboratories must not close under any circumstances”

Current Affairs, Farming

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “Any closures of Regional Veterinary Laboratories would be a huge blow to farmers at a time when the sector is under pressure” adding that “they must not be allowed to happen”. Commenting on the review of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories by the Department of Agricultural Michael Fitzmaurice said “Currently here are

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Eugene Murphy – Delays in GLAS and AEOS payments to 100s of local families totally unacceptable

Current Affairs, Farming

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said farmers throughout Roscommon and Galway are being treated like second class citizens as the delays in the Department of Agriculture making payments under the GLAS and AEOS schemes are totally unacceptable. Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister to intervene to relieve the financial pressure many family farms

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The value of rural Ireland to be promoted at “Expand Your Horizons” event

Farming, Things to do

An innovative series of evening seminars will take place to promote the value of rural Ireland and all the services available. The seminar series, titled Expand Your Horizons 2017, will take place from the end of January to March and is jointly organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network (NRN). The events will foster

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Michael Fitzmaurice urges Minister to “take the bull by the horns” on GLAS payments

Current Affairs, Farming

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “The delay in paying farmers what they are owed under the GLAS scheme is scandalous and the Minister must ensure that farmers are paid immediately and manually if the IT systems are not working properly”. “It is totally intolerable that here we are, a month after Christmas, that there are a

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“Supercrop1” wins more awards for Roscommon company

Business, Farming

Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Best New Technological Innovation” and “Best Product” at LAMMA 2017. LAMMA is the UK’s leading Farm Machinery Equipment, Equipment and Services Show and is being running in Peterbrough. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process

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IFA encourages Sheep Farmers to apply for € 10 per ewe sheep scheme

Farming

IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey has strongly encouraged all sheep farmers to apply for the new € 10 per ewe sheep scheme, recently announced by the Minister of Agriculture Michael Creed. John Lynskey said sheep farmers should attend the meetings arranged for later this month by the Department of Agriculture, familiarise themselves with the

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Teagasc to host Forestry Advisory Clinics in Castlerea and Roscommon town

Farming

Teagasc will introduce regular nationwide series of Forestry Advisory Clinics throughout 2017 to facilitate as many farmers and other landowners as possible. The first series of Forestry Advisory clinics will take place between January 9th and 19th, with two in County Roscommon; at Castlerea and Roscommon town. Their aim will be to promote the establishment

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Maura Hopkins confirms Beef Data and Genomics payments

Current Affairs, Farming, News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed that the Department of Agriculture, has commenced payments worth €36m under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said that “Minister Creed advised me this morning that payments have commenced. I am very happy that these payments have now commenced and are a very welcome

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