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Government warned jobs at risk in local horticulture sector because of ban on harvesting peat
The protection of bogs was one of the reasons the decision was made to implement the ban.
May 25, 2021 07:12Ballyhaise Agricultural College will benefit from additional teaching appointments for Teagasc
Ballyhaise Agricultural College will benefit from additional teaching appointments for Teagasc. Local TD Brendan Smith has received confirmation that Teagasc has received approval for the
Feb 26, 2021 12:12Wild birds in Cavan and Monaghan among 27 cases of bird flu found in Ireland
Wild birds in Cavan and Monaghan are among 27 cases of the H5N8 strain of bird flu found in Ireland. The Minister for Agriculture says
Feb 24, 2021 07:53The Agriculture Minister says "proportionality" is required for satellite inspections that will face farmers
The Agriculture Minister says "proportionality" is required for satellite inspections that will soon face some farmers. The Satellite inspections, which will be employed for this
Feb 7, 2021 11:44Farmers in Northern Sound region received almost €100 million in farming supports in last four months of 2020
Farmers in the Northern Sound region received €98 million in farming supports from September to December last year. Figures published by the Department of Agriculture
Jan 14, 2021 17:01Local TD calls on Agriculture Minister to be 'voice of farmers' and allow some buyers around mart rings
A local TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture to allow some buyers around mart rings. Under current Level 5 restrictions, livestock mart sales
Oct 28, 2020 13:00ICSA Animal Health Chair says greater testing of badgers for TB is needed to fight the disease
The ICSA Animal Health Chair says greater testing of badgers for TB is required in the fight against the disease. The Department of Agriculture is
Oct 19, 2020 17:00Local councillor would consider re-running in Seanad by-election for Agricultural Panel if called on
A local councillor says he would consider re-running in the Seanad by-election for the Agricultural Panel if he was called on. This election
Sep 29, 2020 17:00Payments worth €14.4 million announced for farmers in Northern Sound region under 2020 ANC scheme
Payments worth over €34 million has been announced for the Shannonside Northern Sound region under the 2020 Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme. Over 17,000
Sep 17, 2020 13:00Cavan IFA Chair says new Agriculture Minister needs to "hit the ground running"
The new agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, will need to “hit the ground running” because of the number of problems facing farmers. That’s the view
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