News - farming

IFA criticises new Climate plan measures
A climate campaign group's calling on TD's and Senators to address 'significant weaknesses' in the government's new Climate Action Bill. It aims
Oct 8, 2020 08:59
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
IFA questioning legality of information being shared with local farmers through TB letters
The IFA is questioning the legality of information being shared with local farmers through TB letters. In the past week, farmers across the country have
Sep 8, 2020 17:15
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 17:00
Investigation underway following sheep theft in Cavan
An investigation is underway following the theft of sheep in Cavan. Gardai in Bailieborough are currently investigating the theft of 21 sheep which were taken
Aug 31, 2020 13:00
Inniskeen man killed in fall from shed roof
Gardaí have confirmed they're investigating the death of a Monaghan man in Louth on Saturday. Peter Fitzsimons, who was in his 60s, died when
Aug 31, 2020 12:41
Exceedances of pesticide MCPA detected in public drinking supplies in Monaghan
Exceedances of the pesticide MCPA has been detected in public drinking supplies in two different areas of Monaghan. The farming community and groundskeepers are being
Aug 24, 2020 14:32
Resignations after controversial Oireachtas Golf Society event
The Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has given his resignation to the Taoiseach Micheal Martin. He apologised last night for going to a golf event attended
Aug 21, 2020 12:38
Local ICSA representative says there is no fear funding for TB Eradication programme will be pulled
A local ICSA representative says there is no fear funding for the TB Eradication programme will be pulled by the EU. Despite recent reports suggesting
Aug 13, 2020 17:00NorthernSound Newsletter
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