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O’Donnell is Mayo’s young farmer of the year
The Mayo FBD Young Farmer of the Year winner has been announced as Sean O’Donnell from Ballina. He will go on to represent Mayo at the semi-final of the 16th annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Competition, run by Macra na Feirme in partnership with the IFA.
Bank of Ireland launches range of new flexible loan products for agri-businesses
Bank of Ireland has this week launched a range of new flexible loans, AgriFlex, specially targeted at supporting the development of Ireland’s agricultural sector. These flexible new loan products have been developed to support farmers during times of commodity price volatility and the potential impact these can have on farmer income.
Entries sought for Mayo FBD Young Farmer of the Year
The 16th FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition has been launched and young farmers in Mayo who are actively involved in the running of a farm, full or part time, are invited to apply. A county winner will be chosen who will go through to the All-Ireland final in September. The competition was launched by organisers, Macra na Feirme, sponsor FBD, and partner, the IFA.
People affected by suicide invited to attend Ballinasloe support group
People affected by suicide are invited to attend a facilitated self help support group meeting tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Hayden’s Hotel, Ballinasloe.
Fuel launderers causing filling stations to close - Bannon
Fine Gael’s Deputy James Bannon is highlighting the impact that fuel launderers are having on businesses, motorists, and farmers in Longford and Westmeath.
Ardrahan man becomes Galway FBD young farmer of the Year finalist
The Galway FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Gerald Harney from Ardrahan, County Galway.
Calleary slams proposed changes to third level grant system
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has repeated a call on the Education Minister to reconsider proposed changes to the third level grant system that will discriminate against thousands of farmers and self employed workers across the west.
European Fiscal Treaty - for and against
Yes - Fine Gael
Durban climate talks provide no real solution for agriculture
IFA president John Bryan has described the recent climate talks in Durban as an ‘opportunity missed’ to recognise the important carbon sinks associated with grassland and forestry, and to address the dual challenges of increasing global demand for food while reducing international greenhouse gas emissions.
Peugeot enters partnership deal with the IFA
Peugeot and the Irish Farmers’ Association have announced a new partnership at this week’s 80th National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
