ANC payments arrive for 12,000 Galway farmers
ANC or ‘headage’ monies are arriving this week to about 12,000 Co. Galway farmers this week – the payments normally coincide with the National Ploughing Championships and were announced on Tuesday morning by Agriculture...
Ban on animal access to rivers on way
THE days of farmers being able to let their cattle drink from rivers and streams bordering or running through their lands could be coming to an end.
A review group consisting of officials from the...
‘Talk to Joe’ as IFA gets back on track
GALWAY’S National IFA President Joe Healy has got a strong endorsement from his own county as the mid-term review of the association’s top positions clicks into place over the coming months.
The mid-term review of...
Galway set to plough ahead
GALWAY will have a total of 16 competitors taking part in next week’s National Ploughing Championships with two participants set to defend their All-Ireland titles.
Aidan Higgins from Castlelambert, Athenry will be defending his under-28...
Bank is slated for rural cutbacks
BANK of Ireland have been slated by Fianna Fáil Rural Affairs Spokesman for withdrawing over-the-counter services at 100 branches across small rural towns and villages.
Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has also said that he was...
Tuam sludge will be stored in shed on Kilconnell lands
SLUDGE from a treatment plant in Tuam will be transported 30 miles away where it can be treated and then spread across agricultural lands during the winter months – this is despite some concerns...