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Friday, September 03, 2010
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Land prices have stabilised
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
THE price of Irish farmland now seems to have stabilised, and if anything, is showing a very marginal increase in some parts of the country, reports independent global property consultants Knight Frank Ireland.
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What is the status of a farmer’s 4 X 4
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sligo IFA Co. Chairman, Mr. Billy Somerville, said, The Department of the Environment circular to County Councils on the requirement for a Goods Only Declaration when taxing small commercial vehicles has sent a shock wave through rural Ireland.
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Blues lift trade at Ballina Mart
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
THERE was a very lively trade with good stock on offer.
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Tempany stars on the double at RDS show
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
THE 2010 RDS Dublin Horse Show was another successful one for County Sligo veterinary surgeon and sports horse enthusiast, Jim Tempany when he scooped two major championships with his well known mare, "Leader Star" and the three year old filly "Dance With a Stranger".
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National Livestock Show
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
SIMMENTAL Breeders from the Western Simmental Club enjoyed great success at the National Livestock Show held recently.
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Strong local interest drives on mart trade
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Trade would best be described as "electric" at Ballymote mart, sale, with prices well improved all around. Strong local farmer interest and agents acting for midland and northern customers in both bullock and heifer sections were the main factor.
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The importance of forestry in the country’s growth
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Hennessy said the Government must re-think its plan to cut the afforestation capital budget by €20m as it will impact on rural jobs and deprive the Irish environment of a valuable carbon sink.
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Big lift in Balla mart prices
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
On Saturday, August 14, there were 1,155 cattle on offer at Balla Mart. Prices were improved on previous marts and there was a lively trade for both bullocks and heifers up €20 to €30 on last week.
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Consumer agency under fire
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
IFA Deputy President Eddie Downey is highly critical of the National Consumer Agency’s (NCA) call for the entry of yet another multinational retailer into the Irish grocery market.
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22 years of Swinford Show
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
THE 22nd Annual Swinford Agricultural Show Schedule 2010 has been launched at a reception in the Gateway Hotel.
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Suckler herd decline must be halted
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
TO achieve the beef and livestock growth targets of 20 per cent or €300m per annum set out in the 2020 Food Harvest Report, the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith must take urgent action to halt the decline in the National Suckler Cow herd.
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More in ‘store’ for Castlerea Mart
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
WITH 480 cattle on offer there was excellent demand for top quality store cattle. Bullocks in particular were improved by €30 to€40 per head, while other classes of stock were a lively trade.
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Big crowds expected at unique Tullamore Show
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
TOM Maher has been involved in the Tullamore show since it started off as a small show in 1991.
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The hustle and bustle of the weanling season is upon us
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
BALLYMOTE Livestock mart commence their weanlings sales with a sale of autumn calved weanlings on Friday August 13th 11.30am.
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Improvements can be made on nitrates, says IFA president
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
IFA President John Bryan called on the Government to show their commitment to maximising the potential of the agri-food sector by eliminating all unnecessary and excessive obligations in the nitrates regulations.
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