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Closing date for Teagasc College Applications fast approaching

Friday, 27th May is the closing date for applications to QQI accredited level 5 courses at Teagasc agricultural and horticultural colleges. Application forms can be downloaded from their website . Alternatively application forms can be obtained directly from the agricultural and horticultural colleges. Six colleges offer level 5 and 6 programmes in agriculture. These include …

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Farmers reminded to make Basic Payment Scheme application by Monday

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IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has reminded farmers that the deadline for the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme application is next Monday, 16th May and he urged farmers to ensure that their applications are in on time. The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that extended opening hours will operate at the Department’s Portlaoise office to …

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Strokestown’s John O’Beirne not in the running for IFA Connacht Chair

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Strokestown’s John O’Beirne not in the running for IFA Connacht Chairman after the nominees were announced a short time ago by IFA National Returning Officer Jer Bergin. Former Sligo County Chairman Eddie Davitt and former Mayo County Chairman Padraic Joyce will contest the position This was the outcome of the nomination process agreed at the …

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Farming organisations greet Ministerial appointments

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The two main Farming have congratulated Michael Creed on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and highlighted a number of key areas that need attention. Wishing him well in the role, IFA President Joe Healy said he looked forward to an early meeting with Minister Creed to discuss the severe income …

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IFA welcomes Sheep and ANC measures in draft programme for Government

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IFA President Joe Healy today welcomed the positive aspects on agriculture contained in the Draft Programme for Government, in particular the new funding for sheep and Disadvantaged Areas (ANCs). Joe Healy said IFA will be working with the new Government on the implementation of all of the measures on agriculture and will be demanding a …

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Good news for Farmers as Beef is removed from draft offer to Mercosur

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The ICSA and IFA have cautiously welcomed reports from Brussels which suggest that Beef is among a number of “sensitive products” which has been removed from the draft offer on Mercosur being considered by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. ICSA president Patrick Kent says he is hopeful that the EU Commission will listen to the …

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IFA welcomes approval for Sheep Fencing Grant

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IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has welcomed the decision from the EU Commission to approve the inclusion of sheep fencing as an investment under the existing TAMS, scheme as announced by Minister Coveney in the Dail this week. John Lynskey said IFA has lobbied hard at both national and EU level to have …

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IFA to meet Factories on Lamb Prices

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IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said IFA will meet Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the processors this week on Lamb prices and the need to stabilise the market at this important time for the sector. He said, “An IFA delegation, led by our President Joe Healy, together with members of the National Sheep …

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“There can be no more milk price cuts” says IFA President

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IFA President Joe Healy said farmers cannot be expected to bear the market risk from volatile milk prices and still expand production just to fill capacity. He sent a clear message to the industry: “Farmers can take no more.” Addressing today’s joint conference in Laois with FCStone ‘Making Risk Management Work for Farmers’ he “After …

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IFA agree new process to elect Connacht Chair

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The IFA Executive Council has taken an initiative in an effort to progress the election of the Connacht Regional Chairman, National Returning Officer Jer Bergin has stated. Following a debate at the AGM, the Council decided by an overwhelming majority on a process whereby the nominations of the five candidates by their own County Executives …

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IFA calls for greater co-operation between Communications providers

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IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to demand a higher level of co-operation between mobile and broadband service providers in an attempt to address the significant levels of poor coverage in rural areas. Speaking after a positive meeting with ComReg he said, “IFA’s recent …

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IFA say New Minister for Agriculture must address income and cash flow situation immediately

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IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary today (Monday) said that, with the prospects of government formation now more certain, a new Minister for Agriculture will have to hit the ground running and engage immediately with the challenging income and cash flow situation on farms. Mr O’Leary called on the new Minister to prioritise the …

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Roscommon Mart Price Report April 29th

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There was another good entry of excellent quality cattle on offer at last Friday’s Sale in Roscommon Mart, which saw a brisk trade for Heifers with improved prices from the previous week. The trade for Bullocks was similar with lesser quality lots more difficult to clear. There was an excellent trade for Dry Cows with …

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Castlerea Mart Price Report April 28th

Castlerea, Farming, Local News, Marts

There were 1,000 cattle on offer at Thursday’s sale in Castlerea Mart and despite the recent downturn in the weather conditions demand remained strong for all classes of stock presented for sale. Quality store cattle in particular recorded some fancy prices while the suck calves and breeding stock reported improved prices this week. Heifers, Dry …

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ICSA meets with Financial Ombudsman to explore options for Farmers

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The Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has met with the Financial Ombudsman to explore the options available to farmers who feel they are getting a raw deal from banks and other financial entities. ICSA president Patrick Kent said that ICSA was increasingly concerned at the pressure faced by farmers in financial difficulty. “ICSA …

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