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Moatfarrell flock is the oldest in Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club

This Show & Sale was held on Saturday, August 14, 1971. Denis ‘Denny’ Lynch, a well known Suffolk Pedigree Sheep breeder from Co Longford was invited to be the judge. Denny chose a ram lamb shown by Mr Paddy Broderick from Ballyglunin, Tuam as his ...

15 Aug 2021 at 16:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club 50th anniversary show & sale

Demand outstripped supply when it came to the ram lamb section. The Club were honoured to have former IFA President, Macra President and second generation Suffolk Breeder Joe Healy, as their judge. George Candler Auctioneer, rolled back history, ...

23 Aug 2021 at 17:00

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IFA Presidential candidate Stapleton vows to restore respect for Longford farmers

Voting will be held through November with the count on December 12. Hundreds of supporters heard the National Treasurer, former Returning Officer and Chair of the Business Committee assure farmers that without making any false promises, he ...

22 Sept 2023 at 18:00

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'Progress made' in beef crisis talks between key industry representatives

... Representatives from each body were granted permission to list some points on the current crisis in the beef sector. IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY says some progress has been made in terms of market transparency and the introduction of a price index. He also...

16 Aug 2019 at 15:00

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IFA to co-host series of mental health walks

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have revealed details of a series of mental health orientated forest walks, due to take place throughout the country this month. The ‘Let’s Talk and Walk’ forest walks have been organised by the IFA in ...

14 May 2019 at 16:01

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IFA calls on Minister to get tough with factories

IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY said it is time for the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to tell the meat barons to stop posturing and come forward with proposals to resolve the current impasse in the beef sector. “The time for persuasion is over. This is an...

11 Sept 2019 at 11:23

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Gallery | Late Peter Kelly served the people of Longford with great distinction

There is much sadness in Longford following the death of former Fianna Fáil TD Peter Kelly (74), who passed away peacefully on Wednesday night (January 2, 2019) after a short battle with illness. He was first elected to Longford County ...

03 Jan 2019 at 16:31

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Longford Leader Farming: Restrictions on movements could damage calf trade

IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY said the IFA has strongly outlined farmer objections and concerns over the imposition of unnecessary restrictions on the farm-to-farm movements put forward by the Dept of Agriculture. “Ahead of the peak sale time for calves, these...

05 Feb 2019 at 13:00

Farming

IFA President reacts to new EPA figures

“Ireland is the most carbon efficient producer of milk in the EU and our beef farmers are in the top five,” he said. ALSO READ: EPA criticises Longford County Council over environmental law enforcement “This is important at a time of ...

12 Dec 2018 at 17:00

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Longford Leader Farming: IFA reacts to ANC Review

IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY said, following the publication of the ANC review by the Department of Agriculture, the appeals system will have to give every opportunity for farmers in those areas excluded to make a strong case based on natural handicaps,...

02 Dec 2018 at 14:00

Farming

Minister Creed confirms beef talks reach a successful conclusion

...of Meat Industry Ireland and the Beef Plan Movement. At the conclusion of talks yesterday, August 20, IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY said despite the agreement on a number of issues, farmers will still be disappointed at the lack of increase in...

21 Aug 2019 at 11:20

Farming

Creed called in for beef talks

...to introduce an appeal system for carcass classification in meat plants where there is manual grading only, though IFA PRESIDENT JOE HEALY says the IFA is seeking an appeals system in all plants. He also confirmed that it was agreed that Bord Bia will...

23 Aug 2019 at 15:00

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