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Longford Leader Farming: Factories will be named and shamed

From January 1, 2019 the names of the factories who commit trim offences will be published each quarter on the Department’s website. “The farmers impacted will be informed and they will be fully compensated by the factories,” IFA said in a statement....

21 Dec 2018 at 17:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Exports to Turkey will help farmers

Farmers are set to benefit from live exports following ships sailing to Turkey last week. Padraic Gerety, LONGFORD IFA Livestock Chairman, said another boat load of 3,300 cattle sailed to Turkey after a load of 1,900 cattle was exported in late September. He...

01 Nov 2016 at 09:00

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Full impact assessment needed for proposed Nature Restoration Law

Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action on Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review recently, IFA National Environment Committee Chair Paul O’Brien said the proposed regulations must ...

11 Apr 2023 at 09:56

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Push for further talks on CAP and Rural Development Plan funding

Calls for discussions on CAP and the Rural Development Plan have been made by local IFA chief Andrew McHugh. The LONGFORD IFA Chairman asked that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD “immediately commence detailed discussions”...

26 Jun 2014 at 16:45

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‘Dogs kill for sport’ warns Longford sheep farmer

...will. “Dogs kill for sport.” You may also like to read: Longford Leader Farming: Eight sheep killed by dogs in Mohill LONGFORD IFA says dog owners need to take responsibility for their pets

02 Feb 2018 at 13:00

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UK haylage arrives in Longford as
local fodder supplies run out

...last for the next week, at most. “The fodder situation has become very bad over the past week in particular,” Chairman, LONGFORD IFA Andrew McHugh said. “It has become very difficult for some farmers, while others just about have enough fodder left for...

02 May 2013 at 16:00

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It’s all systems go for 85th Longford Ploughing Championships in Granard on Sunday, March 24

...bar, Granard, on Thursday, March 7. A big crowd gathered for the occasion, with local representatives in attendance, LONGFORD IFA president, Gavin White, as well as some of the competition’s many sponsors. The championships, which takes place on Sunday...

17 Mar 2019 at 13:00

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Confusion in Longford over Transport Scheme

IFA Connacht Regional Chairman Padraic Joyce said there was a great deal of confusion about aspects of the Transport Scheme for fodder which was announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine. “The Minister needs to convene an ...

09 Feb 2018 at 17:00

Farming

Teagasc highlights male farmer health burdens ahead of Men's Health Week

Teagasc, through its research, advisory, education, training, and media programmes, supports Men’s Health Week 2021, running from Monday, June 14 - Sunday, June 20 and are keen to highlight some notable findings. While males constitute ...

10 Jun 2021 at 16:54

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IFA president to attend upcoming Longford IFA AGM

Longford Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have announced that their AGM will take place in Longford next week. The AGM will take place in the Longford Arms Hotel on Wednesday, February 19, kicking off at 8pm. Guest speaker on the ...

16 Feb 2020 at 12:00

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Longford Leader Farming: IFA to roll out farm safety initiative

2019 will see the rollout of IFA’s peer-to-peer farm safety learning initiative. IFA’s Health & Safety Executive William Shortall said, “There were 15 farm fatalities in 2018, which is a stark message that we have more to do in ...

26 Jan 2019 at 23:03

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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 ...

02 Dec 2018 at 14:00

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