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Longford farm leaders call for supports in wake of climate deal

Other sectors of the local agricultural industry need to be supported if the Government's demand for a 25 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector by 2030 is to be realised. That's what Fine Gael Senator Micheal ...

08 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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All roads lead to the Tullamore Show

The show will be officially opened by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Many other dignitaries will be in attendance. Offaly’s own Olivia Douglas will entertain the throngs of spectators with many other musical acts at various times ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:33

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Climate deal cannot render Longford farming sector 'unviable'

Charlie Burns said the deal, which was signed off on last Thursday, while there was a general acceptance among the local farming community for the sector to play its part in reducing emissions, incomes needed to be safeguarded. As part of a ...

03 Aug 2022 at 10:33

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Longford Leader Farming: Have you made your Will yet?

Many farmers delay it for as long as possible believing that they can continue indefinitely. Indeed no one wants to talk about what is to happen to their personal and business affairs once they die. It is quite a difficult topic to address ...

14 Mar 2022 at 09:33

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Longford Leader Farming: Reducing the risks of slurry application

However, early spreading can lead to increased nutrient loss to waterbodies if best practice and regulation is not followed. Ground conditions It is essential to carry out a thorough assessment of the land in advance of booking the ...

02 Apr 2022 at 16:33

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Longford’s accomplished national medal winners

Daniel Haughey won a silver medal in the U21 Conventional Junior Plough Class, with Andrew Stewart and Martin Reilly both finishing third in the U28 Conventional Junior Plough Class and Junior Conventional Plough Class A Grade, ...

26 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Granard haulage firm delighted to sponsor return of Longford ploughing championships

Raymond Farrell of Robinstown Haulage is the main sponsors for the 86th annual championships on the grounds of John and Helen Kiernan at Carragh, Granard. It’s a mere stone’s throw from the hunting ground of proud ...

26 Mar 2022 at 17:33

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Longford farmers welcome GLAS advance, but work still needed on ACRES

IFA rural development chairperson, Michael Biggins, has acknowledged the roll-out of GLAS payments to approximately 32,600 participants. “This 85% advance payment, worth €113m, is vital source of income for ...

28 Nov 2022 at 12:33

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Re-opening of Chinese market represents opportunity for Irish beef

IFA president, Tim Cullinan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue that the Chinese market is re-opening for Irish beef. He said the re-opening of the Chinese ...

16 Jan 2023 at 11:33

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Irish Dairy farming - An industry built on over 6,000 years of expertise

Dairy farming has been taking place in Ireland for 6,000 years. Our climate is ideal for the grass that our cows turn into nutritious milk. Irish cows are outside grazing grass between 240 to 300 days ...

23 Apr 2023 at 07:33

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Longford Teagasc Farm walk hailed a great success

Pictured are some of the 150 farmers who the Teagasc beef farm walk in Kenagh, on the farm of Cathy & Padraig Gerety Pictured at the Teagasc beef farm walk in Kenagh were Donal McCabe Teagasc Advisor ...

02 May 2023 at 07:33

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Weather taking a very heavy toll on Longford farmers says IFA

IFA President, Tim Cullinan, says the ongoing difficult weather conditions and incessant rainfall are having a massive impact on farmers across the country. “We are now into our sixth week of bad ...

24 Apr 2023 at 13:33

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