Agri Politics
Former IFA sheep chair misses out on council seat in Leitrim
The former chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Sheep Committee Kevin Comiskey has been unsuccessful in his local election...
Kevin Comiskey
Sheep
Adrian Gallagher elected as new IFA sheep chair
Following the announcement today (Thursday, November 16), that Kevin Comiskey has stepped aside as the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
Comiskey standing down as IFA sheep chair
Kevin Comiskey has announced today (Thursday, November 16), that he is stepping down as the current Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
Agri-Business
More needed to protect livestock from dog attacks - farm orgs
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has branded government proposals on dog attacks as “tokenism”. Minister for Rural...
Agri Politics
IFA Sheep chair considers running in local elections
Kevin Comiskey, the current Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee chair, is considering running in next year’s local elections....
Rural Life
Relentless rain - 'this July has nearly been as bad as 1985'
The wet weather conditions experienced this July “have been nearly as bad as the wet summer of 1985,” one farmer...
Agri Politics
Comiskey rules himself out of IFA presidential election
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey, has announced that he will not be...
Agri Politics
Comiskey considers running for IFA president
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey, has told Agriland that he is “currently...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
New dog control regulations need proper enforcement - Comiskey
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that proposed new regulations on dog control will have to be backed up...
Sheep News
IFA presents submission to DAFM on sheep sector crisis
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is this afternoon (Tuesday, February 21) presenting a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Sheep News
'€12/ewe payment acknowledged as being too small'
The €12/ewe payment under the new Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) has been acknowledged as being too small. Kevin Comiskey, sheep...
Sheep
Sheep Improvement Scheme 'must be amended' to avoid penalties
A number of amendments to the Sheep Improvement Scheme need to be made so that farmers can avoid unfair penalties,...
Sheep
Farmers need to send 'clear message on lamb prices' - IFA
A public meeting is to be held on Monday (January 23), aiming to send a “clear message” on lamb prices...
Sheep
SIS: 'Underfunded' and 'lack of knowledge of how sheep farms operate'
Ewes left out of the scheme due to underfunding, and a lack of knowledge of how sheep farms operate, are...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Comiskey: 'The sheep sector is in crisis'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has warned that the sheep sector is in crisis and urgently needs government support. According...
Sheep
Confidence in the sheep sector very low - Comiskey
Confidence in the sheep sector is very low, with below-cost of production sheep prices and not enough targeted supports threatening...
Sheep News
Budget 2023: 'Shock' at lack of additional sheep supports
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that sheep farmers are “shocked” by the lack of additional supports for the...
Sheep
'Stronger prices needed if meal is going to be over €500/t'
Stronger lamb prices are needed now and going forward if input prices see no change, with a tonne of meal...