News - farming
Junior Minister placing focus on mental health for Farm Safety Week
Junior Minister Martin Heydon says farming has become even more isolating for some due to covid-restrictions.
Jul 21, 2021 16:07Water quality of nearly 60% of rivers in Northern Sound region "unsatisfactory"
The EPA report warns that urgent action is needed to tackle the problem.
Jul 14, 2021 12:07Chair of Cavan IFA says personal pendant alarms should be carried by farm workers
23 people lost their lives on farms in 2020 and 12 were over the age of 65.
Jul 6, 2021 15:07Local TD hits out at "lazy and ill-informed narrative" around farming and climate change
Brendan Smith also called for the national co-financing commitments to be honoured.
Jul 5, 2021 07:07Monaghan man speaks out after father's death in farm accident
PJ Fitzsimmons and his family have received support from Embrace FARM since the incident.
Jun 21, 2021 13:06IFA Growers vote ‘No Confidence’ in CEO of Cavan based Manor Farm
The IFA says that growers voted no confidence in Ado Carton after there was a failure to negotiate on many issues.
Jun 14, 2021 16:06Local MEP says farmers need clarity on how new CAP deal will impact them
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU governments have failed to reach agreement about the terms of the new policy.
Jun 9, 2021 17:06Marts re-open across the country alongside non-essential retail
Local Councillor Craig Lovett says he's looking forward to seeing people at ringside again.
May 17, 2021 13:05Macra na Feirme says it's "time to get serious on generational renewal"
Cavan's Thomas Duffy appeared before a Joint Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
Apr 21, 2021 13:04NorthernSound Newsletter
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