Tag: Irish farmers
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Tipp expert says Coveney must secure butterfat adjustment as State “almost certain” to break through quota in 2014/15 production year
The Deputy President of ICMSA and Tipp town farmer, Pat McCormack, has said that he expects the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Simon Coveney, to raise the issue of a butterfat adjustment to the current milk quota regulations at the Agricultural Council meeting which will take place in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mr McCormack […]
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North Tipperary Macra na Feirme – Notes 09/June/2014
Friends of Londiani On Sunday June 8th Devils Bit Macra na Feirme presented 500 euro to a very worthy Irish charity “Friends of Londiani”. This money was raised through their recent annual Spring Fling. “Friends of Londiani” is an Irish charity helping to create a better future for the community of Londiani in Kenya. Devils […]
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ICMSA stress need for land mobility measures to Agri-taxation Working Group
Speaking following a meeting with the Agri -Taxation Review Working Group, the Bailieboro farmer who chairs the ICMSA Taxation Committee, Lorcan Mc Cabe, outlined the key issues discussed and stated that a targeted tax policy is essential to facilitate further growth and development of the agri-sector as it continues to play a crucial role in […]
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Drivers urged to take care on country roads
With the summer season, brings an influx of farming machinery taking to our roads. These tractors, while undertaking important work, can pose potential dangers for standard road users. Here at the Tipperary Times, we are urging road users to take care when passing farm vehicles, especially on smaller roads and not to overtake unless it […]
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Silage 2014 – [Pictures]
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Amendment to priority categories in Knowledge Transfer Scheme follows ICMSA-Department of Agriculture meeting
Speaking following a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to Ireland’s proposed CAP Rural Development Plan, ICMSA President, John Comer, stated that it is crucial that an amended plan is submitted to the EU Commission as soon as possible to ensure the new plan gains approval […]
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Tipperary vet dies in farm accident
The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident. Gerard Long from Lawlesstown near Fethard was treating an injured horse near Moyglass when it’s understood he was kicked in the head. The 61 year old was later pronounced dead at South Tipp General Hospital. Tributes have been paid to the father of […]
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North Tipperary Macra na Feirme – Notes 27/May/2014
North Tipperary Macra na Feirme held their AGM on Friday 16th May in Fitzpatrick’s, Clonmore. The new committee for the following year (2014/2015) was set up. The new committee are as follows: Chairman – Michael Kirwan; Secretary – Catherine Maher; Treasurer – Tomas Fahy; PRO – Meadhbh Campion; Competitions Chairperson – Karen Hardiman; Competition Secretary […]