Gardaí flex their community muscles with ‘buses to the ploughing’ initiative

Gardaí flex their community muscles with ‘buses to the ploughing’ initiative
13 Oct 2019A collaborative initiative involving An Garda Síochána and the IFA saw in excess of 40 people from across West Cork bused to the recent National Ploughing Championships in Fenagh in Co Carlowread more

Cross-border talks to discuss farmer’s post-Brexit fears

Cross-border talks to discuss farmer’s post-Brexit fears
13 Oct 2019The IFA’s national livestock chairman Angus Woods has met with the leaders of the UK NFU Livestock Committees in Belfast to discuss Brexit and the price and income problems in the beef sector

West Cork dairy farmers honoured for excellence at Quality Milk Awards

West Cork dairy farmers honoured for excellence at Quality Milk Awards
12 Oct 2019The success of four West Cork dairy farms were honoured at the Oscars of the dairy world.

Seasonal herring fishery closed after small catches landed

Seasonal herring fishery closed after small catches landed
12 Oct 2019The Celtic Sea herring management committee closed the seasonal fishery after 48 hours because the fish being caught were too small prompting fears of potential income and job losses

Call for rewards for Winter finishing

Call for rewards for Winter finishing
01 Oct 2019Beef farmers insist their battle for better prices is far from over – in fact it’s just beginning. 

‘Pretty’ high prices at Skibb auction

‘Pretty’ high prices at Skibb auction
30 Sep 2019A ‘pretty’ looking heifer made the top prize of €5,200 at a high-profile cattle auction in Skibbereen recently.

Hogan gets nod for EU trade portfolio

Hogan gets nod for EU trade portfolio
27 Sep 2019As expected, Ireland’s Phil Hogan secured the trade portfolio when the future Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her new team on September 10th. 

West Cork Farming Awards winners to be announced on Sunday

West Cork Farming Awards winners to be announced on Sunday
20 Sep 2019A total of six awards will be presented at the 2019 West Cork Farming Awards at a gala lunchtime event at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery this Sunday.

Jerry’s herd downsizing a lifestyle choice

Jerry’s herd downsizing a lifestyle choice
19 Sep 2019‘I was working the same hours that I did when I was 20; it’s very labour-intensive. The time was right as the lease was up on land I had rented.'
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