08/05/2021
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ICSA's Hugh Farrell has said farmers’ ability to take care of animal welfare needs and run their businesses efficiently must take priority as new rules on accessing veterinary medicines are decided
Cormac Duignan, Eslin Bridge, Leitrim, with David Faughnan alongside the top priced bull at a recent Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Pedigree Bull and Heifer Sale in Leitrim
A new land report shows that Longford agri land prices range from €5,500 to €7,900 per acre.
ICMSA Livestock Chairperson, Des Morrison, has drawn attention to the 70 cents per kilo difference between ‘Northern’ beef prices and their ‘Southern’ counterparts.
ICSA President Dermot Kelleher
Buyers to return to mart rings
27-year-old Karol Devaney from Co. Sligo is a key example of how the National Rural Network communicates important opportunities and outputs in the Rural Development Plan to the public.
Late Harry McCann, Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford
IFA Rural Development Chairman Michael Biggins has said payment rates for the Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP) are too low
The National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme provide vital financial assistance to young, trained farmers and new entrants
Farmer, Gavin Lynch, pictured above, was one of the key forum members who spoke at the conference.
CAP talks are entering a crucial stage
ICSA senior officials have rubbished claims farmers do not understand, or ignore withdrawal periods, when using antibiotics to treat livestock
IFA National Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden says the phased reopening of the UK food service sector will increase demand for Irish beef
17/04/21
Macra President, Thomas Duffy
A warning has been issued by Teagasc
Covid-19 accelerates technology usage across farming community
Lakeland Dairies collects 1.9bn litres of milk from 3,200 farm families
IFA chief Tim Cullinan
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IFA chiefs have raised concerns about recent increases to fertiliser prices
The late Jimmy Early, Creevy, Granard, Longford
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Longford Superintendent Jim Delaney leaving a sitting of Longford Circuit Court yesterday
Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 7, 2021
Barrister Niall Flynn accompanied by Sandra Carroll and Frank Gearty
Gardai leave nothing to chance in forestry manhunt
Gardaí at the scene in Longford on Wednesday afternoon
Gardaí hiring for interesting non-policing job with starting salary of €89k
Gardaí are investigating
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