Tag: farming
Teagasc research reveals link between weight gain and intestinal growth
AN ongoing Teagasc research project is trying to tease out the reasons why people put weight back on so quickly after going through a...
Beware of ‘poisoned chalice’ on beef deal
THERE has been an angry reaction to moves by the EU Commission to try and attach ‘reduction conditions’ to their Brexit aid package for...
IFA wants a permit free-up to attract more non-EU dairy operatives
THE IFA are to step up their efforts to clear the way for more non-EU skilled dairy operatives to be allowed to take up...
RSA and IFA make the case for safe driving during Summer
CONTRACTORS, farmers and other road-users have been asked by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the IFA to take extra care on rural roads...
Sheep woes as factories chop Spring lamb prices
THE meat plants have been called upon to back-off from ‘opportunistic price cuts’ that has in cases led to a price drop for Spring...
Go-ahead for mart fencing but height must be reduced
NEW entrance and security fencing that has been provided at Tuam Mart can be retained – but it has to be reduced in height...