Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - 'ACRES is too complex' - Heydon
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has said it is “not acceptable” to him...
Leitrim
Rural Life
Rambling houses invited to show a sign at their gates
Displaying a sign ‘Ramblers welcome tonight’ on gates around the countryside is one of the best suggestions that Leitrim’s Just...
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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...
Rural Life
'Organic farming levels lag behind European counterparts'
There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing within the last few years, still lag behind...
Organics
'Farmers learn from over-reliance on international markets' - expert
The good news story this new year, is how Irish farmers and producers have learnt from over-reliance on international markets...
Rural Life
Drumshanbo students win for electric fence 'Wasp' product
Students from Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, took first place in the U18 Future Cast Young Entrepreneurs’ competition for coming up with...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - Kenny 'CAP budget needs to be enhanced'
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget “needs to be enhanced” and Ireland needs to get a “better deal”, according to Sinn...
Beef
Beef conference focuses on minding farmers, cattle and land
Farmers and beef industry personnel from across the country gathered at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, on...
Rural Life
Tributes paid after passing of Ivan Moffitt of Manorhamilton Mart
Tributes have been paid from across the farming community following the passing of Ivan Moffitt of Manorhamilton Mart in Co....
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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...
Rural Life
Farmer and community activist calls for return of 'rambling'
Dancer, choreographer, film-maker, farmer, community activist and Leitrim woman, Edwina Guckian, is putting a national call out to the people...
Organics
Organic Centre hosts Apple Day Harvest Festival
Leitrim’s Organic Centre will hold its Apple Day Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 29 from 12:00p.m to 4:00pm. The centre...
Sheep
Graphic video: Farmer shares 'long-term worry' of dog attacks on sheep
After facing two significant dog attacks on livestock over the last year, sheep farmer, Declan Daly said that while costs...
Rural Life
€125/km available for cutting roadside hedges in Leitrim
Leitrim County Council has introduced an additional grant to encourage the cutting of dangerous overhanging tree canopies/branches along public roads,...
Rural Life
Leitrim to host first national trail conference
Farmers, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, trail builders, and community groups are being invited to attend Ireland’s inaugural national trail conference in...
Rural Life
Glenfarne Gala festival seeks fittest farmers
A longstanding festival in north Leitrim, Glenfarne Gala, has introduced a new competition for the county’s fittest farmers. Glenfarne Gala...
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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 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...
Rural Life
Court: Agricultural contractor given prison sentence for fraud
By Jessica Magee An agricultural contractor from Leitrim has been sentenced in court to two and a half years in...
Rural Life
Edco brings new audience to students' farm innovation
An award-winning farm innovation devised by three Leitrim students will feature in a new junior cycle textbook ‘Time for Business’...
Rural Life
Leitrim and Sligo IFA protest over local planning and ash dieback
Members of Leitrim and Sligo Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) formed two separate protests today (Monday, March 4) prior to meeting...