Hand Sanitiser recalled over medical concerns
A hand sanitiser widely used in schools has been recalled after it’s been proven to cause skin issues, headaches and respiratory issues. Tests were carried out by the Department of Agriculture which shows Viropro Hand Sanitiser doesn’t comply with regulations around the products products. In a statement, it says prolonged…
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are hosting CAP event in Clayton Hotel Sligo
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are hosting a town hall event on ‘the future of CAP post 2020’ from 7-9pm tomorrow evening in the Clarion Hotel. An update on the CAP negotiation process, the environmental and climate objectives for the new CAP, and info on the CAP…
Temporary measure introduced to allow farmers depose of dead animals
Farmers that need to depose of fallen animals will be able to obtain of a temporary measure which will allow them to bury the animals on their own land. The temporary measure has been introduce by the department of agriculture as a short term solution to the closure of over…
€2.4m in forestry premiums paid out to Leitrim farmers in 2016
The Forest Service says nearly a thousand people are now employed in the sector in Leitrim and that over €2.4m in forestry premiums was paid out to farmers in 2016. Senior Inspector Seamus Dunne was before Leitrim County Council this week to answer questions on why so many private plantations…
First Action Group meeting hears Dept still in denial about fodder crisis
There is still no recognition by the Department of Agriculture that farmers in the North West are in a fodder crisis. That’s according to the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association were one of the farming organisations that attended today’s meeting of the new Fodder Action group set up by…
Donegal farmers asked to take part in floods survey
Donegal farmers are being asked to take part in a survey of the damage caused by last month’s floods. The Department of Agriculture has asked Teagasc to carry out a survey of lands to assess the supports required. The Government Chief Whip and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says farmers went…
Farm payments: Farmers urged to check with Department
Farm payments are being paid out at this time of the year. ANC and Glas payments are among those that farmers will be receiving payouts on. But the Irish Farmers Association is urging farmers to get in contact with the Department to ensure everything is in order. Kevin Comiskey of…