IFA Remind All Sheep Farmers to Apply to National Sheep Welfare Scheme as Deadline Approaches
IFA National Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher is reminding farmers that the deadline date to apply for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is next Tuesday, May 21st 2024. Applications can be made on line at Agfood.ie or through an advisor. More information on the National Sheep Welfare Scheme can be found here. He said the scheme is practical in design and […]
Farmer Anger Over Lamb Price Cuts – IFA
IFA National Sheep Chairman James Murphy has accused the factories of pulling down lamb prices and undermining the market. He said the tactics used by some factories were very damaging and destabilising, and eroding farmer confidence and trust. James Murphy said, “Earlier this week, some factories were openly telling their farmer suppliers that lamb […]