Tag: farming
Farming novices in Laois offered opportunity to develop agri career
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the...
Laois TD calls for supports for farmers impacted by unprecedented wet...
Farmers across Laois must be supported in the face of weather conditions that are creating significant pressures on farms, Deputy Charlie Flanagan has said.
The...
In Pictures: Farmers protest at Laois County Council over ‘lack of...
Members of the IFA turned up in big numbers at Laois County Council this morning as part of their 'Enough is Enough' campaign.
Laois IFA...
Local TD calls on Minister to clear current backlog of ACRES...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue must consider drafting in additional departmental staff to clear the current backlog of ACRES payments,...
‘Once in a generation disaster year for tillage production’ warns Laois...
IFA Presidential Candidate Francie Gorman says a “once in a generation disaster year” for tillage farmers must be responded to with a comprehensive aid...
Laois to host Green Ribbon walk to spread awareness about mental...
IFA President, Tim Cullinan is encouraging farm families to attend and support the upcoming Green Ribbon walk.
The walk is organised by IFA in partnership...
‘A generation of young farmers are being betrayed by this Government’...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has accused the government of 'betraying young farmers'.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after Macra na Feirme announced it was...
2022 Remembered: Laois farmer elected as chairperson of IFA national grain...
Former Laois IFA Grain Chairman, Kieran McEvoy was elected as the new chairperson of the IFA National Grain Committee back in January.
Emo-based farmer Kieran...
‘Minister confirms ploughing and tilling ban being considered on carbon rich...
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that proposals are being examined which may include recommending a ban on ploughing and...
‘Farm incomes are not poker chips that Government parties can gamble...
Government parties are treating the agri-sector and farm incomes as if they were poker chips on the gambling table, a local TD has said.
Independent...
Three centuries worth of Laois life presented through the lens of...
A captivating chronicle of Laois life from 1700-2000 will be launched on July 9 at 7.30pm in Scully’s pub in Ballyroan.
Three centuries of Laois...
Laois farmers invited to share their views about the future of...
Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is encouraging Laois farmers to complete its Farm Survey and have their say about what’s...
Local Green Party Minister asks farmers to consider their artificial fertiliser...
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, has called on livestock farmers to consider trying out new...
Businesses and farmers in Laois advised to consider €330m Brexit loan...
Minister of State Martin Heydon has advised SMEs and farmers in Laois that a €300m Brexit loan scheme has opened for applications today.
The Brexit...
Laois farmers encouraged to have their say on the future of...
The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan is being extended by one week.
The EU’s common agricultural policy...
Laois farmers told to apply for new €8 billion EU Covid...
Laois farms have been told to apply for a new €8 billion EU Covid-19 recovery fund when it comes on stream in early 2021.
The...
RTE presenter set to give talk on sustainable farming in Laois
RTE presenter Duncan Stewart will be in Laois tomorrow night to give a talk on “The Future of Sustainable Farming in Laois”.
The talk, on...
Meat processors throughout the country ‘face closure’ as protests continue
Meat processors have said that many of their factories throughout the country could be forced to close down.
Meat Industry Ireland has said throughout the...
Warning over farm deaths as spring calving gets underway
With spring calving now underway on many Irish farms, IFA Health and Safety Executive William Shortall has encouraged farmers to be extremely vigilant on...
Government taking action against fodder shortage
The Government is now taking action to prevent a fodder shortage this winter, according to Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie...
Heatwave putting financial strain on Laois farmers
The heatwave currently taking over Ireland is said to be costing the average dairy farmer between €250 a day and €1,750 a week.
The startling...
‘Spring crops under severe threat’ as heatwave plays havoc with Laois...
As Ireland basks in the Mediterranean-like heat, its presence is playing havoc with Irish farming.
With temperatures in the last week reaching as high as...
Farm Safety Group to hold remembrance service next month
Embrace FARM, the support network for those affected by farm accidents, will be hosting its 5th Ecumenical Remembrance Service.
The Ecumenical Remembrance Service will take...
Irish Grain Growers Group to host a public meeting on the...
Continuing with its series of meetings about the future of the tillage sector, the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) are hosting their next meeting...
Clare IFA grateful for the aid of Laois farmers
At this month's Laois County Executive IFA meeting, members of the Clare IFA attended the meeting to say thanks for the help Laois farmers...
A 122 acre Laois farm hits the market for sale
A 122 acre farm, situated in Killanure, Mountrath has been put up for sale as of last week.
The large block of land has listed in...
Good trade continues around the Laois marts this week
There was another good trade last Saturday at Ballinakill Mart. There was plenty of plainer cattle on offer across both rings, but they were...
My Job & I: Animal nutritionist James Luttrell on his role...
James Luttrell grew up in Portlaoise but always had a desire to work in the agricultural industry.
With his family originating from a farming enviroment...
Prices continuing to rise in Carlow and Ballinakill marts as farmers...
Farmers were out in force in force over the past week as there is a big push taking place for grazing stock as the...
Cattle in demand as prices rise in Carlow mart
There was a big trade going in Carlow mart on Bank Holiday Monday with over 500 lots of cattle going through the rings.
There was...