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Limerick farmers are being ‘terrorised in their yards’ claims farming organisation

THE STORY in last week’s Farm Leader about a Limerick farmer being asked where he’d “like to be buried” by a trespasser has struck a chord. It was very well read in the paper and online with almost 25,000 views online. The chair of Limerick ICMSA ...

21 Aug 2022 at 11:00

Sport

Songs and Saffron set for Sun Chariot rematch

Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs will lock horns with defending champion Saffron Beach in the Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday. The Dermot Weld-trained Homeless Songs was a brilliant winner of the fillies’ ...

30 Sept 2022 at 14:24

Sport

Conditions key to Homeless Songs’ Matron hopes

Ground conditions at Leopardstown will be a key factor in deciding whether Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs will return to action in the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes next month. Dermot Weld’s charge was a brilliant ...

07 Aug 2022 at 16:46

National Ploughing

Ploughing 2022: The best farming jokes to say at this year's Ploughing!!

For the week that's in it, we have put together ten of the best farming jokes that will have you 'scythes' splitting with laughter.... Why did the cow jump over the moon ? Because the farmer had cold hands Did you hear about the farmer ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:25

National News

Charlie McConalogue ‘knows farmers across the country are struggling’

The Agriculture Minister said he is aware of the financial pressures facing farmers across the country. Charlie McConalogue also said he is working to ensure a package of support is delivered to farmers in the Budget next week. Mr ...

20 Sept 2022 at 11:55

National News

Politicians label 25% compromise on agriculture emissions as ‘failure’

Opposition politicians have labelled a 25% emissions reduction for Ireland’s agricultural sector “a failure” on climate action, while a farmers’ lobbying group said it was a “potentially devastating blow for Irish farming”. On ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:15

Sport

Kyprios on course to cement his credentials in Irish St Leger

The Irish St Leger remains the most likely next objective for Kyprios following his thrilling victory in the Goodwood Cup. Aidan O’Brien’s colt claimed Gold Cup glory at Royal Ascot last month, a triumph that was somewhat ...

03 Aug 2022 at 17:08

Local News

‘Demonisation’ of agriculture and Limerick farmers needs to stop

IRISH farmers have a critical role to play in Ireland’s climate strategy, believes Pat McCormack. “We need to move away from demonising the sector and start to put in place real plans to allow the sector to continue to ...

31 Jul 2022 at 21:00

Farming

'Dairy drones' could soon be used by Limerick farmers

LIMERICK farmers could soon be using hi-tech "dairy drone" imagery - a form of artificial intelligence to help them decide which fields to let their cows graze. Researchers at Teagasc, UCD and DCU, funded by the ...

26 Jul 2022 at 14:00

Local News

'Hot air is coming from government not farmers' says Limerick TD

RURAL County Limerick has been dealt "another devastating blow" by the Government’s decision to mandate the farming community to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25%, according to a local Independent TD. "It ...

04 Aug 2022 at 08:30

National News

‘Significant’ price hikes faced by Irish dairy, meat and grain producers

Irish manufactures have faced “significant” price hikes in producing food products this year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). In the 12 months to June, producer prices ...

22 Jul 2022 at 14:07

National News

Widespread anger among farming communities over ‘unrealistic’ emissions target

There has been widespread anger among farming communities over the Government’s decision to agree a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. Many farmers said they have been ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:43

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