West Cork Farming Awards time again

West Cork Farming Awards time again
23 Jun 2019West Cork Farming Awards time has arrived once again as we seek nominations for the 5th annual awards, run by The Southern Star in conjunction with the Celtic Ross Hotel. read more

Repurposing of fishing gear focus of workshop in Cork

Repurposing of fishing gear focus of workshop in Cork
21 Jun 2019Members of the Irish fishing sector met with harbour masters, net producers and with representatives from recycling companies and government officials in Cork on Tuesday last to exchange ideas on the creation of a...

IFA vehemently opposes Commission’s proposal to reduce suckler herd

IFA vehemently opposes Commission’s proposal to reduce suckler herd
19 Jun 2019THE European Commission is calling on Irish beef farmers to reduce the suckler herd as one of the conditions to draw down funds under the €100 million compensation package – €50m in EU money, to be matched by...

2018 ‘exceptional year’ for Drinagh Co-Op in spite of weather obstacles

2018 ‘exceptional year’ for Drinagh Co-Op in spite of weather obstacles
17 Jun 2019Another successful year’s trading was reported by Drinagh Co-Op at their recent AGM in Drinagh

Progress on Fair Deal Scheme important for farm families

Progress on Fair Deal Scheme important for farm families
15 Jun 2019Mr Daly secured cabinet clearance for the critical reform of the Fair Deal system on Tuesday and expressed the hope that a Bill implementing this will be introduced in the Oireachtas before the summer recess.

Survey confirms adverse impact that 2018 weather had on farm incomes

Survey confirms adverse impact that 2018 weather had on farm incomes
14 Jun 2019Adverse weather of all kinds last year had a negative financial impact on Irish farm incomes with dairy farms suffering an average drop of 31%. 

IFA seeks farmers’ views on €100m distribution

IFA seeks farmers’ views on €100m distribution
10 Jun 2019The Irish Farmers’ Association is holding regional information meetings nationwide this month for livestock farmers on the €100m Brexit beef fund recently secured from Brussels and the Government

Hogan delivers €50m compensation fund for Irish farmers

Hogan delivers €50m compensation fund for Irish farmers
07 Jun 2019EU Farm Commissioner Phil Hogan announced a €50 million compensation fund for Irish beef farmers on May 16th to assist those badly hit as a result of Brexit. 

Showtime is approaching in Clonakilty

Showtime is approaching in Clonakilty
07 Jun 2019With the lengthening of the days and the sun shining brightly, we are into the season of summer agricultural shows and foremost among these is Clonakilty.  
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