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IFA Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley has encouraged farmers to participate in the Athlone Flooding Rally this Saturday, February 20th, at 12pm. Tom Turley said that the rally, which is being supported by IFA, will involve both urban and rural dwellers who have been affected by the floods in many parts of the country over …
The lack of discussion on agriculture or the flooding crisis by Party Leaders on TV Debates is “astounding” according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “We have heard over four hours of debate on national television from all our party political leaders yet there has been absolutely no debate whatsoever on agriculture or …
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Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Cllr. Eugene Murphy says farmers across the constituency are losing out as a result of Minister Simon Coveney’s decision to change GLAS scheme targets and exclude them. Cllr. Murphy explained, “There are farmers right across Roscommon who depend on the GLAS payment to keep going. They’ve now been …
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“The plight of the new young farmers has come to our attention once again on the canvass during this election campaign and their situation must be addressed immediately by Minister Coveney.” That’s the view of Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice this week. “Many of these young farmers, who were supposed to be allowed …
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“The situation with regard to the GLAS Scheme is totally unacceptable and it is a major issue among small farmers that I am meeting on the doorsteps during this campaign.” That’s according to Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “Letters have been sent out to farmers in this constituency and all over the country …
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The high demand for Dry Cows continued at Elphin Mart yesterday with a 100% clearance for the third sale in a row. The average price achieved for Dry Cows was €1,157 and overall prices ranged from €785 to €1,610 for a Charolais Cow weighing 875kg. 88% clearance of Weanlings There was a fair trade reflected …
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There was a full clearance of Dry Cows at last night’s sale in Elphin Mart with average prices of €1,153 achieved Prices ranging from €755 to €1,585 for a Charolais Cow weighing 820kg. In-Calf heifers There was a very small entry of In-Calf heifers this week with average price of €1,170. Weanlings A lively Weanlings …
There was almost a complete clearance of stock at last night’s weekly sale in Elphin Mart. There was a 100% clearance of Weanlings with €733 being the average price achieved for Weanlings under 300kg and a maximum price of €740 for a 250kg Charolais Female. Weanlings from 301kg to 400kg averaged at €815. There was …
