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Department of Agriculture officials say there is 'no evidence' deer contribute to TB incidence rates in Monaghan
Monaghan County councillors have been told there is "no evidence" that deer contribute to the high TB incidence rates in the county. The levels of
Dec 8, 2020 13:15
New Fair Deal Nursing Home legislation will limit assets State can claim on farms and small businesses
The government is set to place a limit on assets it can claim from elderly people who have farms or small businesses under the Fair
Dec 3, 2020 12:44
Farmers label Beef Taskforce 'dysfunctional' due to lack of consultation over Brexit
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association says farmers view the Beef Taskforce as being "dysfunctional" due to a lack of consultation over Brexit. That'
Nov 24, 2020 16:41
Lakeland Dairies milk price for October reveals a held base price
Lakeland Dairies has announced its milk price for October, revealing a held base price from September. However, a lactose bonus will provide a boost to
Nov 13, 2020 12:38
Local 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 13:00
ICSA 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 17:00
Cavan IFA Chair welcomes Brexit supports and finance for Food Ombudsman in 2021 Budget
The Cavan IFA Chair says Brexit is a "disastrous nightmare" hanging over the farming community and has welcomed Brexit supports in the budget. Elizabeth Ormiston
Oct 13, 2020 16:57
Payments 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 13:00
Monaghan IFA urges affected landowners on N2 Road Project to raise concerns with the Project Team
Monaghan IFA is urging affected landowners in the N2 Road Project to make contact with the Project Team during the consultation phase of the project.
Sep 16, 2020 17:00
Cavan 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
Sep 3, 2020 17:00NorthernSound Newsletter
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