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Longford councillor Paraic Brady among farm protesters meeting with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed

Longford farmer and Fine Gael county councillor Paraic Brady is among a group of farm protesters meeting with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed this morning. Longford native and RTÉ's Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Correspondent Fran McNulty has ...

27 Nov 2019 at 11:06

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Attention all Longford farmers – call for entries to 4th annual Farmer of the Year Awards

The Awards Ceremony, which will take place in Dublin’s Ballsbridge Hotel on Friday May 26th 2017, recognises excellence in the Irish farming industry and celebrates one of the most successful and important sectors within the Irish economy. There ...

11 Mar 2017 at 20:20

Farming

Longford bull takes Reserve champion prize at show and sale

The annual Irish Hereford Breeders society show and sale was held in GVM, KIlmallock recently, with a top price on the day of €3,850. There was flying trade all round, with an 85% clearance rate and an average price of €2,485. Three of the five ...

22 Apr 2019 at 15:11

Local News

Minister Creed reminds Longford farmers to apply online for the Basic Payment Scheme

Minister Creed said, “I would like to remind farmers of the importance of this closing date to ensure they benefit from the maximum payment under their BPS. My Department is urging all farmers who have not yet submitted their BPS application ...

10 May 2017 at 18:25

Local News

Longford farmers concerned over latest CAP cuts proposals

“ICSA understands that the Commissioner has outlined this to the presidents’ committee of the European Parliament this week, in advance of the publication of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework Seven year budget proposals in early May,” he ...

27 Apr 2018 at 19:00

Farming

Teagasc issue tips for making the most of grass

There is approximately two to three more weeks of grass available on farms this spring. This, according to Teagasc, provides a great opportunity for grassland farmers to take advantage of the good grass supply and grazing conditions. Good ...

11 Mar 2019 at 19:00

Local News

Information evening and farm walk to be held in Mullingar

Speakers include Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Michael Creed and IFA President Joe Healy. Speaking ahead of the event, Burke said he hoped to bring together key areas of agriculture to provide the widest scope of relevant ...

29 Aug 2017 at 09:30

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Longford Cllr echoes calls for factories to stop ‘Covid-19 profiteering’

Local Longford councillor and farmer, Paraic Brady, has issued his support to calls from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) for factories to stop Covid-19 profiteering. Westmeath farmer and ICSA sheep chair Sean ...

18 Mar 2020 at 12:50

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Farmers from around county Longford took part in a tractor protest yesterday evening

Farmers from around county Longford took part in a tractor protest yesterday evening in the county town to show solidarity with farmers across Europe. Protestors assembled at the Padraic Collum roundabout on the edge of the town ...

02 Feb 2024 at 11:29

Farming

Extension sought on slurry deadline for Longford farmers

The organisation says there are over 7000 farmers in a nitrates derogation, the majority of whom are dairy farmers. “The new rules applied to the derogation this year insist that farmers in a derogation must have over 50% of ...

01 Jun 2018 at 19:00

Farming

‘By working together we will achieve a lot more’

At the Longford IFA AGM in the Longford Arms Hotel on Wednesday evening, February 19, recently elected National President of the IFA, Tim Cullinan, was present to meet with local farmers and discuss some of their concerns ...

29 Feb 2020 at 11:00

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Longford’s Farmer Phil to feature at Oldcastle Agricultural Show

The Oldcastle Agricultural Show is set to return with a bang on Sunday, July 16. YouTube singing sensation Fr Ray Kelly returns to Gilson Park along with local musicians, Line Dancing and Irish Dancing. Farmer Phil will ...

11 Jul 2023 at 10:02

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