Including Mart Reports, announcements from Farming organisations and much more.
Hundreds of farmers are today (Tues) protesting outside the Civic Offices in Athlone to coincide with the OPW public consultation on the Shannon CFRAMS Flood Management Plan. Leading the protest, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers are very angry that no work has yet proceeded to avoid the recurrence of the severe floods of last …
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IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary says that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must show much greater urgency to introduce the IFA proposed low cost, flexible cash flow loans with built-in repayment breaks, as improving milk prices this month and beyond will not suffice to solve farmers’ 2016 cash flow difficulties. “Most farmers …
Minister cannot rely on improving milk prices to relieve farmers’ cash flow Read More »
The Irish Farmers Association are reporting that Factory Prices have improved this week for Lambs, Ewes and Cattle. IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has said the lamb trade is stronger this week with factories paying €4.75 to €4.85 and tops of €4.90 paid. He said factories are finding it difficult to get the …
Factory Prices have improved this week according to the IFA Read More »
In conjunction with the launch of the 20th Winter Fair a Commercial Cattle Workshop will take place in Roscommon Mart this Sunday, August 7th, at 2pm. On what promises to be an enjoyable afternoon for all the family, the workshop will focus on animal preparation for Shows and judging, the different aspects involved in judging. …
20th Winter Fair Launch and Workshop at Roscommon Mart Read More »
Minister Denis Naughten has stressed the importance of rural communities and bioenergy in the future of energy policy. Speaking following a meeting with the IFA Minister Naughten said: “With plans by the ESB to burn peat in conjunction with an increased amount of biomass and wood chip in the West Offaly and Lough Ree power …
Minister Denis Naughten to push for local energy crop production Read More »
The ICSA recently launched the first independent national agriculture crime survey to be carried out in Ireland and is encouraging Roscommon farmers to take part. The agriculture crime study will be carried out in conjunction with Dr Kathleen Moore Walsh (Law & Criminology Lecturer) and Louise Walsh (Accounting & Economics Lecturer) of Waterford Institute of …
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The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has said an urgent solution needs to be found in relation to flooding at turloughs in Counties Roscommon and Galway. Deputy Murphy was speaking this week following a meeting with IFA officials in Dail Eireann when he met with Connacht Regional …
Eugene Murphy calls for an urgent solution to the flooding of turloughs Read More »
The Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Farmers’ Association have joined forces to remind farmers, farm families and outdoor workers of the importance of protecting their skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Ireland with over 10,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year, …
Irish Cancer Society and IFA launch SunSmart Advice for outdoor workers Read More »
Donamon native Peter Varley won the first prize in the IFAJ-Rabobank Digital Media Award category at the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Awards in Germany. Peter, who is the Buildings and Environment Specialist with the Irish Farmers Journal, won the prize for his multi-media piece entitled “Watch: Mating precision as 500 ewes serviced in …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to renew its effort in promoting safe practice on farms. He made the call during Farm Safety Week. Farming continues to be the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. Official figures from the HSE show that there were 18 deaths in the agriculture sector …
“Government must renew effort on promoting farm safety” – Eugene Murphy TD Read More »
‘Flavours from the Heart of Ireland‘ is a new food and drinks fair which will form part of Strokestown Agricultural Show at Strokestown Park House on September 10th and 11th. Picture Credit:strokestownpark.ie The Strokestown Agricultural Show is one of oldest and longest running show of its kind in Ireland and is celebrating it’s 150th anniversary …
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Day Four of the fourth annual Farm Safety Week UK & Ireland focuses on highlighting the issues surrounding transport and how to prevent transport related accidents on the farm. Tractors and moving vehicles have claimed the lives of 30 farm workers in the past five years according to the HSE Health & Safety in Agriculture …
Day Three of Farm Safety Week casts a spotlight on livestock and, in particular, crush injuries. Farm Safety Week aims to cut the toll of accidents which continue to give agriculture the poorest record of any occupation in the Ireland and the UK. The awareness week, which runs July 4th to 8th offers five days …
Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has praised the work of all individuals and agencies involved in the farm safety week initiative, she said “we strive every day to improve efficiency and improve profits on our farm but we sometimes don’t invest sufficient energy in improving the safety on our farms. “Loss of a loved one …
Take the Time, Farm Safely says Senator Maura Hopkins Read More »
Farm Safety Week aims to cut the toll of accidents which continue to give agriculture the poorest record of any occupation in the Ireland and the UK. The awareness week, which runs July 4th to 8th offers five days of themed practical farm safety advice and guidance to farmers and urges farmers to consider ‘Who …
Farm Safety Week: Machinery the cause of 1 in 5 Farm Deaths Read More »
