INHFA says farmers must be respected when it comes to accessing lands
With a significant increase in the number of people accessing land and hill areas, the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association has called on Minister Catherine Martin, State bodies and the tourism sector to engage with farmers and ensure they are ok with the general public accessing their lands. The…
North west farmers to benefit under new CAP decisions
In farm news this evening there is significant developments on talks in Brussels on the Common Agricultural Policy. The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the negotiations are going to have a favourable outcome for many farmers in the North West. A minimum of 85% figure has been on…
Farmers must be aware of Land designations
A Sligo farm leader is highlighting the importance of farmers being aware of the consequences that land designations could have for them and their areas. Colm O’Donnell, president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, has cautioned against the prospect of more land designations. The Kilmactigue man also says…
INHFA insisting on progress on proposals to develop brand for suckler beef
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has hardened its position in relation to its dispute with the Beef Market Taskforce (BMT) forum because of the non-delivery to date on the commitment to develop a suckler brand. The Association’s President, Colm O’Donnell, from Kilmactigue in County Sligo, said that…
INHFA lodges opposition to proposed measures that will hit Irish grass-fed beef
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has officially lodged an opposition to the current Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) application for Irish Grass fed Beef. INHFA President Colm O’Donnell, from Sligo, said they were left with no choice in the matter because of the lack of consultation and dabate on…
AGRI WEEK, Thursday and Sunday, August 20th, 23rd,
On Ocean FM’s farm show Agri Week, Sligoman Colm O Donnell, president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, tells Harry Keaney about growing concern and the need for vigilance when it comes to new proposals for redesignation of land, specifically peatland or reclaimed bog. Donegal Town Mart Manager…
Leading farm official says responsibility of Drumkeeran Landslide lies with Local Authority
The President of the National Council of Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the responsibility for the landslide and major destruction caused to Property in Drumkeeran lies at the feet of successive governments and the local authority. Colm O’ Donnell says allowing planning permission for countless afforestation’s in…