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Naughten welcomes FBD move to cover farmers clearing roads during severe weather

Local TD, Denis Naughten, has welcomed the statement by FBD Insurance that its agricultural motor product provides insurance protection cover for farmers who respond to local emergency situations. This includes clearing snow from local road networks ...

23 Jan 2019 at 13:32

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Young farmers need to be a priority both politically and financially

The persistently low level of young farmers entering farming is a concern for the future of European agriculture and rural areas according to a report titled ‘generational renewal in the EU farms of the future.’ Welcoming the production of the ...

05 Nov 2023 at 12:00

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Agri Minister needs to extend ACRES deadline

The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) deadline must be extended or the scheme changed, said councillors at the latest meeting of the Ballinamore Municipal District. The issue was raised after the meeting received a letter from the ...

26 Jul 2023 at 17:00

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Prompt action on TAMS needed – IFA

IFA National Rural Development Chair Michael Biggins has called on Minister McConalogue and the Department to end the silence and clarify where farmers stand with TAMS applications. Speaking after last week’s meeting of the Rural Development ...

01 Dec 2023 at 09:00

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North Leitrim Sinn Fein Councillor "disappointed" at delay in ACRE's payments

North Leitrim Sinn Fein Cllr Padraig Fallon has expressed his disappointment to a reply received by party colleague Claire Kerrane TD Spokesperson for Agriculture and Rural Affairs around the ongoing delay in the ACRES payment saga. Deputy ...

09 Feb 2024 at 15:20

Farming & Rural Affairs

Ireland tops medal table at World Steak Challenge

Ireland has won a record 75 medals at the World Steak Challenge, more than any other competing country, including the World’s Best Fillet for a grass-fed Angus cross steak from ABP Cahir. The overall World’s Best Steak title went to a ...

18 Jul 2019 at 12:01

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Concern about low level of take up for Rural Social Scheme

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said the recruitment process for the Rural Social Scheme needs to be accelerated in a bid to tackle the low level of take up in relation to the Rural Social Scheme with 16 places ...

21 Jun 2018 at 21:00

Farming & Rural Affairs

BREAKING: Independent study has been commissioned into impact of forestry in Leitrim

Minister of State, Andrew Doyle has announced that a study is to be undertaken by UCD to assess the social, economic and environmental impact of afforestation in Co Leitrim. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) broke news of the ...

30 Jan 2019 at 08:55

Farming & Rural Affairs

Top tips to ensure you don't become a victim of scams in Co Leitrim

Rural areas such as Co Leitrim, while largely crime free, have become a target for scams and bogus traders, but there are things you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of these con-artists. There have been instances ...

21 Aug 2017 at 13:24

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New scheme offering 10,000 hot desk places to remote workers goes live

A new government scheme providing 10,000 free hot desk working days at remote hubs across Ireland has gone live. The Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme - aimed at both existing hub users and first-timers - was announced today ...

28 Jun 2022 at 14:00

Farming & Rural Affairs

New initiatives to promote rural development and farm diversification

Two new initiatives to promote rural development and farm diversification were launched today by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle TD. The two initiatives are funded by ...

22 Sept 2016 at 14:30

Farming & Rural Affairs

Turkey's suspension of live cattle trade "a further setback for Irish beef farmers" says Leitrim TD

Sinn Féin Agricultural spokesperson, Deputy Martin Kenny, has described the news that Turkey has suspended live exports of cattle as "a further setback for Irish beef farmers." Deputy Kenny said; "Live exports is a ...

16 Jan 2019 at 13:56

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