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Sean Counihan

 
Farming News | Saturday, July 31, 2010

Appeals system needed for dissatisfied farmers

CALLS have been made for a review of the operation and inspections procedures for the grading system in meat plants.  more >

Penalties must be on the map

DRACONIAN penalties on map acre sites must be reversed, according to the IFA President John Bryan who has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to address the issue.  more >

IFA is concerned over food safety

THE IFA has said the decision by the Department of Agriculture in the US to recall another major consignment of contaminated Brazilian beef raises serious food safety issues and further justifies the case for an immediate cessation of the EU Commission-Mercosur trade negotiations.  more >

Farmers in Kerry fear climate changes threat

OVER two thirds of Kerry farmers believe climate change is a threat to farming in the county, a survey has revealed.  more >

Farmers can vouch for better income

KERRY’S small food businesses are being invited to apply for funding under a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food innovation vouchers scheme.  more >

IFA upset over lamb price cuts

THE IFA has criticised factories for cutting lamb prices describing the move as excessive and avoidable.  more >

IFA launches a scathing attack on Green policies

THE Green Party’s ideology on rural Ireland is causing growing rural anger according to the IFA.  more >

Dairy market must be better managed

AN IFA official has called on the EU Commission to recognise the need for continued dairy market management.  more >

Farmers unite to oppose talks

FARMING organisations north and south of the border are to work together to oppose the Mercusor trade talks, which they claim will have a devastating impact on the agricultural sector across the island of Ireland.  more >

Minister reveals details of major new farm plans

DETAILS of two new on-farm investment schemes designed to improve the standards of animal welfare in sow housing and for poultry production have been announced.  more >



 

 

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