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New large-animal vets opens in Donegal
James Hanly
Northwest Vets will service what it calls the growing demand for independent vet services in north Donegal and its Derry-Tyrone border region.
11 September 2024 News
87% of farmers concerned about their wellbeing
The figures came from an FRS Farm Services survey completed by 481 farmers between 28 August and 6 September.
11 September 2024 News
‘Wriggle room’ needed on slurry spreading deadline - Sinn Féin
The party said that unpredictable weather patterns have affected fodder harvesting and slurry spreading, which has left farmers in a race against the clock to empty their tanks.
Young farmer awards a ‘sign of hope’ for agriculture - TD
The overall winner on the night was Cavan’s Christopher Cahill, who also went on to clinch the top spot as category winner for land mobility.
11 September 2024 News
Agri-food sector ‘backbone’ of Northern Ireland’s economy - UFU
The UFU has announced its 2025 budget proposal in response to Chancellor Rachael Reeves’ spending audit directive.
11 September 2024 News
Lack of farm accident reporting causing safety issues
Recent data presented at a SafeHabitus webinar showed that 4.1 of every 100,000 farm workers will have a fatal accident at work, which is more that twice the likelihood of the average worker.
11 September 2024 News
Three farmers feature on list of tax defaulters
Of the farmers, two have been named under the misuse of marked mineral oil and one farmer has failed to lodge income tax returns.
10 September 2024 News
AgTech calling for ‘favourable’ taxation for agri companies in budget
It is from the technology companies’ launch of their Budget 2025 submission in which they also prioritise the renewal of nitrates derogation.
10 September 2024 News
Young Farmer of the Year finalists revealed
A ceremony will be held on Tuesday night in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois.
10 September 2024 News
New Enviroflex loans for suppliers of North Cork Creameries
The loan type was first launched in November 2023 and Bank of Ireland said it has been very popular among dairy farmers conducting milking parlour upgrades and installing wastewater.
10 September 2024 News
UK fertiliser factory strike off after workers secure 21% pay rise
Industrial action was meant to take place between 12 and 20 September, but has since been cancelled.
10 September 2024 News
IFA to discuss budget priorities with Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Budget 2025 will be announced on Tuesday 1 October, a week earlier than in previous years.
10 September 2024 News