Fodder in Leitrim,, Westmeath, Longford and Connacht

Posted on: 23/05/2013

Essential fodder deliveries have continued to arrive in Co Leitrim over the last few days.

Late last week a delivery of hay sourced in England by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmer�s Association (ICSA) in conjunction with Manorhamilton Mart were distributed. more: http://bit.ly/187nSHv


OTHER FARMING NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF 05/2013

  • 28/05/2013 - MINISTER MUST FACE DOWN CIOLOS ON CAP REFORM
    IFA says "MINISTER MUST FACE DOWN CIOLOS ON CAP REFORM"
  • 27/05/2013 - 50% Fall in Silage for winter predicted
    With Grass growth on some farms as far behind as 60% to date this year, the latest Treagasc predictions of 50% shortage of silage in wet areas this winter.
  • 27/05/2013 - Looking for Fit Farm Family for RTE Show!
    With more physical work put in every day in hours, there is no reason why Irelands fittest family will not be from a farming background. If you think your family could "FIT" the bill then read on and have your family take part in RTE's Fittest Family show.
  • 23/05/2013 - Lighter Cattle Prices fall back
    Light cattle prices took a hammering last week in what was described as one of the worst weeks at the marts in many months.
  • 23/05/2013 - Nitrate Rule relax good for farmers
    IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has described the decision by the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney and Environment Minister Phil Hogan to relax measures in the nitrates regulations as an important support to farmers who are trying to avoid a further fodder shortage again this coming autumn and winter.
  • 21/05/2013 - Fodder Crisis - Govt Action Now - IFA
    Following Mondays meeting in Portlaoise of representatives from across the industry, IFA President John Bryan said the unanimous view was that a major national effort with meaningful Government intervention will be required to secure enough winter fodder and recover the losses incurred following the worst period of farming weather in living memory.
  • 20/05/2013 - Farm Incomes 2012 - Teagasc Survey
    The preliminary Teagasc National Farm Survey 2012 has just been published online.
  • 20/05/2013 - Fodder Crisis - Connemara
    Eoin Burke from Maam Cross Mart advises " We hope the demand for fodder has peaked over the past two weeks. It was a huge achievement to get 18 loads distributed, and we hope these helped alleviate the crisis.