THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday, December 8. The campaign is aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms. Farmers are at higher risk of certain health and wellness conditions due to the nature of […]
Carberry hosts Donegal IFA representative in Brussels
MEP Nina Carberry this week hosted a joint delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Ulster Farmers’ Union during their visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The group included Donegal IFA member Christine Friel. Carberry brought the delegation on a guided tour of the Parliament and outlined her work across key committees. Advertisement […]
Bluetongue case is very concerning- IFA
THE IFA President said he is very disappointed following the confirmation of a case of Bluetongue in Co Down. This comes as Francie Gorman said everyone in farming had worked diligently to avoid this scenario over the past 18 months since the virus was first detected in England. “Farmers are actively playing their part in […]
Veterinary programme is more than a new degree, it shows the north west is worthy of investment
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by Sabrina Sweeney There’s often much talk about the importance of keeping our young people in the county, of creating pathways that allow them not just to stay, but to thrive. The launch of the new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at ATU Letterkenny this week is one of the most significant steps in […]
Report calls for national strategy to diversify intensive beef and dairy farming
A NEW report from Talamh Beo has detailed a series of measures that will help Ireland reduce methane emissions from agriculture while transferring control of the country’s food system from the agribusiness sector to farmers, food producers, and consumers. The grassroots sustainable farming organisation launched its Methane Matters Position Paper at Buswells Hotel on Molesworth […]
Anger over proposed cuts to farm schemes
A FRUSTRATED councillor has voiced his concerns on behalf of local farmers over proposed cuts to vital schemes. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is proposing to reduce the National Sheep Welfare Scheme and the Suckler Cow Scheme. At present, the schemes provide payments of up to €25 per sheep and €225 […]
Falcarragh farmer calls out incident which damaged protected dunes
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A LOCAL farmer has expressed outrage after what he called a “disgraceful” incident on the beaches of Falcarragh. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 9, saw a group of 30 horses with riders, accompanied by 20 dogs, travel in convoy from Ballyness Bay to Drumnatinny beach. In doing so, the group crossed through a […]
Come Farm With Me series set to conclude with ‘bumper’ webinar next week
Agri Aware’s Come Farm With Me series is set to come to a conclusion for the academic year with a ‘bumper’ webinar taking place next Wednesday, November 26 at 11am. All five farmers taking part in this year’s series are set to join a live webinar to answer questions from primary school students tuning in […]
Letterkenny woman digs deep for fifth national title
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By Evelyn Cullen A Letterkenny woman has once again dug her way into the history books, claiming her fifth national title in the Senior Ladies Loy Digging competition at the National Ploughing Championships. Marion Boyce, from Castleshanaghan, struck gold at this year’s festival, which took place from September 16 to 18 in Screggan, County Offaly. […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]