Farming – Ocean FM: Recent Episodes
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This week, Ronan Flanagan is out of the warm studio and attends the Sligo branch IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ protest outside the offices of Sligo County Council. While John Lynch is in Kinlough to talk to farmers in north Leitrim as they signal their discontent at the local authority’s monthly meeting there. The […]
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A Leitrim based member of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers association has defended farmers efforts in helping Ireland reach it’s climate goals that’s despite a new report that states Ireland is not hitting a number of targets. Brendan Barry was responding to claims form Social Justice Ireland the Irish agricultural sector needs to […]
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has launched the Code of Good Practice regarding the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials in Horses. This is the 8th Code of Good Practice on responsible use of antimicrobials developed by, and for, our animal health sector stakeholders. Launching the Code, the Minister […]
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The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the appointment of the agri-food regulator. The position was formed earlier this week. The independent body will be in charge of analysing the business relationship between farmers and shops who buy their products. The body will also have the powers to carry out enforcement on […]
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A Sligo based farming official has urged farmers not panic the discovery of a recent BSE. Gerard Pilkington is the Chairperson of the Irish Beef and Lamb association. He says the developments will not inflict any serious damage on the demand for Irish beef. The Sligo farmer made the comments after it […]
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This week, Agri Week makes the trip to Castle Dargan for the IFA’s Connacht Regional Chairperson hustings. Ronan Flanagan gets to know the two candidates, Kinlough-based James Gallagher and Brendan Golden from Killala, who outline why they feel they should be elected Chairperson. Two members of the Current Sligo IFA executive; Chairperson Michael […]
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The Outgoing CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says securing funding promised under the Brexit adjustment fund is his main objective before he departs from the role. Sean O’ Donoughe has announced that he will retire from the position at the end of the year. He has spent 23 years in the role […]
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The Sligo IFA chairman has described as ‘disgraceful’ the recent comments from the Irish President encouraging people to change their diets to help save the environment. Michael O’ Dowd is the latest farming official to criticise the Michael D Higgins over remarks he made at the National Ploughing Championships. The President said […]
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The North West based co-operatives Aurivo, has confirmed that it has been successful in its attempts to acquire the Arrabawn branded liquid Milk, butter and van sales business. In a statement to OceanFM Aurivo say its Offer to the Board of Arrabawn has been approved by the CCPC. The move is thought to […]
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A North West IFA official has backed his organisation’s decision not attend the meeting for farm groups called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. The meeting was called to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to cattle and sheep numbers. The Irish Farmers Association are picketing outside […]
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A local farming official has claimed that ‘middle ground’ has been reached between Aurivo, the company that run the livestock mart in Ballymote and a committee of farmers and cattle buyers that was established in relation to concerns over it’s long term future. Concern arose within local agricultural circles after the current mart manager […]
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The Farming for Biodiversity in Leitrim Project will run a webinar later this evening. The webinar will focus on many aspects of the project activities and how farmers will play their part. The Heritage Project is being run in partnership with the Leitrim Sustainable Agricultural Group. The project is being funded by the Department of […]
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Donegal was among the counties where the highest number of low–income farmers and fishermen received social welfare assistance from the state in 2021. Almost 8,000 low-income farmers and fishermen got social welfare assistance from the state last year. They received the money under Farm Assist or the Rural Social Scheme. Mayo benefited […]
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The Chairperson of the IFA in Sligo says the decision to force a 25% reduction on agricultural emission levels was a bad day for rural Ireland. The decision was taken by the government partners yesterday evening with various figures between 22 and 30 per cent being debated over the last number of days. […]
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The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd. The Government imposed targets to deliver a reduction in overall emissions, and specifically a 22% to 30% reduction in agriculture, this however should not involve further reductions to suckler sector. The sector has seen a […]
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Agricultural shows are getting underway across the northwest A €700,000 funding package supporting Ireland’s agricultural shows was announced in May of this year Minister for Community and Rural Development Heather Humphreys Traditional agricultural shows have been heavy disrupted for over 2 and a half years due to the pandemic. Four agricultural shows in the North […]
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There has been calls on farmers to resist lower beef prices this week. This is the appeal following a move to pull prices over the last fortnight. Despite this, tight supplies of suitable cattle and strengthening UK beef prices are underpinning the trade. Strong resistance from farmers is moving paid prices of up to 15c/kg […]
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In a time of rising costs in the agricultural sector there is finally some good news for local farmers with confirmation that the Board of Aurivo Co-Op are allocating €2m in a Fodder Support Fund for farmers. The Fund is in addition to the ongoing fodder security campaign that Aurivo commenced in April, to […]
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The Ulster/North Leinster Chairman of the IFA has called on meat processors to increase prices to 2.20 euro per KG. The IFA Pigs Committee has been campaigning nationally to secure increases in the pig price for farmers who have been haemorrhaging massive financial losses for almost a year now. Frank Brady says […]
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Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions across the UK to discuss issues affecting drystock farmers. The meeting in London was an opportunity to discuss a range of issues impacting on drystock farmers here in Ireland and across the UK. The main focus of the discussion […]
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Irish farmers have called for a temporary ban on live animal imports from the UK after a suspected foot and mouth disease case was detected. An exclusion zone has been implemented in West Norfolk while health officials there investigate. Initial assessments came back negative but the British Department of Food is running a second round […]
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The plight of the farmers impacted by the landslide on Shass Mountain was included on te agenda at this month’s meeting of Councillors from the Manorhamilton Municpal District of Leitrim County Council. Cllr Mary Bohan raised the issue when she called for the compensation payments to be sorted for the farmers. Speaking to […]
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Farmers and members of the general public are being invited a free workshop on hedge laying which is taking place in the Organic Centre in Rossinver tomorrow (Saturday) Mark Mc Dowell from the Irish hedge laying association of Ireland will be in attendance and will be talking about the importance of hedges, for farming, […]
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A Sligo Leitrim TD raised concerns which were aired at a local IFA meeting this week in relation to the raising cost associated with agricultural production. Deputy Martin Kenny welcomed the news that the prices for sheep and cattle are on the raise. However he warned that that the cost of agricultural materials is still […]
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A major meeting will be staged later this evening in Ballymote mart to address the rising input costs associated with farming. The IFA organised event is open to all farmers and will discuss the pressure that rising fuel costs is currently placing on farmers right across the north west. Fertiliser prices have increased […]
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It’s being reported today that the Minister for Agriculture is about to introduce new laws which will afford Landowners more protection from personal injury claims being made by members of the public. The Irish Independent, say the Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue told a public meeting in Co. Leitrim that laws […]
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Yesterday we were delighted to be joined on North West Today by Minister For Agriculture Charlie McConalogue on the back of our “Kennel2Couch” campaign which ran all last week over the airwaves and across all our social media channels. With a reach of over 250,000 on Facebook alone we were only too proud to have […]
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Sligo MEP Chris Mcmanus will host a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry and fishing communities, from around Ireland, in Brussels today and tomorrow, The delegation is travelling to make the case at the EU Parliament for Ireland’s fishing fleet to be allocated a fair share of the fish in Irish waters. […]
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The Northern Ireland Assembly’s sitting for the first time in a fortnight, with the aim of electing some of the top positions. The DUP – now the second largest party in Stormont behind Sinn Fein – has refused to support any nominations so far, until some Brexit issues are ironed out. It’s hoped […]
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Fears have been expressed over the cost of agriculture materials And the knock on effect this is having on farming. The matter was discussed yesterday in the Dail. TD heard concerns over rising fertiliser costs and how this could lead to a fodder crisis in the winter. They also heard about the delay in the […]
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Biodiversity Week will continue until May 22 The Organic centre in Rossinver will stage a number of events this weekend to mark the occasion. On Sunday people can take one of the biodiversity tours with where National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger Rob Wheeldon will give a talk at 2pm Inland Fisheries […]
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Leitrim farmer and IFA National Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey this week led a delegation to meet Minister Social Protection Minster Heather Humphreys to put forward stronger measures that are needed to curb dog attacks. The IFA delegation also held meetings with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. […]
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A Leitrim Councillor is expressing his frustration at the lack of progress into the publication of a feasibility study that was tasked with identifying potential uses for Irish Wool. Manorhamilton MD Councillor Justin Warnock put forward the suggestion claiming that wool as a product was not being utilised enough in this Country. Almost […]
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Farmers from the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are standing in solidarity with Pig farmers at locations across the country this morning as they seek commitments from processors for price increases. The IFA Pigs Committee has intensified its campaign to ensure that the price paid for pigs reaches €2/kg by June 1st. […]
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Fine Gael is holding a full-day conference on matters relating to agriculture and rural development, entitled Stronger Communities in Rural Ireland. The event will take place in Tullamore on Saturday next. An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, along with Fine Gael Ministers and other members of the parliamentary party will attend the conference. The conference will […]
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A leading north west based farming official is warning that there will be fodder shortage in the winter of 2022 The warning has been issued despite farmers being in line to receive a bonus payment of up to 1,000 euro for growing silage. The Agriculture Minister will ask cabinet to approve the […]
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The official launch of the Clonmany Agricultural Show will take place tomorrow evening (Friday) The launch of the show will take place in the Ballyliffin Hotel. The popular agricultural events makes a welcome after the Covid-19 pandemic. PRO for the event is Blaine McCarron. He says with the show returning at […]
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Another row has broken out in the Dail between Sinn Fein and the government over a proposed ban on the sale of turf. The argument, between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Minister Eamon Ryan, took place at the final leaders questions before Carbon Tax increases come into effect this weekend. Deputy Doherty claimed […]
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The Sea FIsheries Protection Authority has come under further fire its latest actions in the ongoing fish weighing debacle at Killybegs. It’s been claimed that the authority is effectively creating a hard border on the island of Ireland due to a number of vessels turning away from the port and travelling to Derry for […]
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A Donegal County Councillor is warning that the turf ban may, in time, result in protests on the streets of Dublin. Rural coalition TDs have received assurances that proposals for a ban on the sale of turf won’t go ahead as planned. They voted with the government in the Dail last night, which […]
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The Rural Ireland Organisation has taken issue with claims by Minister Eamon Ryan that the ban on the selling of turf would not impact communities of less than 500 people. Leader of the Organisation Gerry Loftus says that this is nothing more than a wild unworkable statement that actually means nothing and is enforceable. […]
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A meeting has been arranged between fishing industry representatives and members of the European Parliament over ongoing issues at Killybegs. Representatives of the industry are to travel to Brussels in a bid to seek clarity on controversial weighing systems in Killybegs, post-Brexit burden sharing and the upcoming review of the Common Fisheries Policy. […]
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A Donegal Deputy is warning that the proposed turf ban is the straw that will break the camel’s back. The comments were made during a motion for the removal of the Carbon Tax. TDs have been heavily debating the motion in the Dail today and if passed, could result in households saving thousands […]
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he’s ‘acutely aware’ of the challenges facing pig-farmers. The Donegal TD met the IFA last night to discuss the future of the sector. Pig-farmers protested outside his department yesterday morning, calling for a 100 million euro rescue package. Speaking in the Dáil last night, Minister McConalogue said […]
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Pig farmers from the North West joined others from across the Country earlier this morning outside of the Department of Agriculture this morning for an Irish Farmers’ Association demonstration seeking a Government bailout for the sector. Pig farmers are seeking a €100 million package, half of which they have committed to pay back over […]
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The Organic Centre in Rossinver Co Leitrim is inviting farmers who are concerned about topical issues like the environment to meet other like minded farmers where ideas can be shared on how to protect nature. The centre is hosting a focus group on Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The free workshop will create a space […]
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A local farming official says rising Fertiliser costs are crippling farmers across the north west. Fertiliser prices more than doubled in the year from January 2021 to 2022. CSO figures show they went up 127 per cent. Fertiliser is currently being quoted at 900 euro per tonne. Last week it was averaging 720/730 per tonne […]
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The President of the IFA has strongly criticised the government for what he describes as a lack of action in providing assistance to farmers help them through the current crisis that many are experiencing with Fertiliser and Fuel costs rocketing in recent weeks. Tim Cullinan says although farmers are being asked to grow more […]
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Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue is to seek Cabinet approval for pig farmers to be given a once-off payment of 20,000 euro each. Minister McConalogue is proposing seven million euro is divided among the 300 pig farmers across the country, due to the rising cost of feed and falling pig prices. President of […]
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IFA Sheep Committee Chairman Kevin Comiskey from Leitrim says hogget prices have risen by 10c/kg today as factories struggle to secure supplies. He said factory agents were very active over the weekend as supplies on the ground tighten, offering higher prices and deals on transport to buy hoggets. Hoggets are making €7.00/kg to €7.10/kg, with […]
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced that the application process for the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the other related schemes has now opened. Over the coming days, farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing their maps and land details for 2022. There is no […]
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Sligo county councillors have agreed to call on Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue to commit to building a new regional veterinary laboratory in Sligo. They also want a timeframe for when this will happen. The call was the result of a motion from Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy that was unanimously agreed by […]
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A Donegal TD has reacted angrily to the passing of the Government’s Sea Fisheries Bill. The bill implements a penalty points system for the masters of sea fishing boats. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, claims that the legislation discriminates against Irish fishermen and treats them as […]
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Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has promised that legislation to appoint a food regulator will be introduced before the end of March. Farmers have been calling for government to move quickly on the appointment, with many unhappy at how costs and profits are shared along the food supply chain. The Irish […]
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The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has outlined concerns around public access and hillwalking and is warning of a very difficult summer if farmer concerns are not addressed. The Association’s National Vice President, Pheilim Molloy, stressed the need for immediate engagement between State bodies, local authorities and farmers. He said over the past year […]
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Taoiseach Michael Martin and Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue will attend the AGM of the Irish Farmers Association on Thursday next. The event, which will take place in the Mansion House in Dublin, will be a scaled down event compared to previous years due to concerns over Covid 19. Speaking to Ocean […]
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A Leitrim farmer has been selected as the new chairman of the IFA’s National Sheep Committee. Kevin Comiskey will take over the position at the end of this month when he will replace Sean Dennehy in the role. Kevin Comiskey has held various other positions in the IFA throughout the years and indeed […]
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A local IFA sheep representative says a lack of action by various state agencies is one of the main reasons behind the large number of dog attacks on sheep in the North West region. Leitrim farmer and IFA National Sheep Committee Vice Chairman Kevin Comiskey was reacting to the killing of 25 sheep by […]
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The Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced a number of measures to help so-called ‘forgotten farmers’ in the west and north west. The measures provide a â¬5,000 payment to the farmers, as well as allowing those farmers get 60% grant aid under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes, better known as the […]
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The Irish Farmers Association says thousands of farmers may have to quit the sector due to the new CAP plan. It’s after the cabinet yesterday agreed to submit Ireland’s draft Strategic Plan to the European Commission. The IFA claims many farmers will suffer devastating cuts to their payments when it comes into effect […]
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The Covid 19 pandemic, and the onset of the Omicron variant in particular, is creating uncertainty in the Christmas turkey market as many families are unsure how many visitors they will have for the festive season. While some families may have ordered large birds in past years, this is not the norm this year. Indeed, […]
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