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Thursday 24 September 2020
The Irish Farmers’ Association said a new minister is crucial to represent farmers’ interests in the context of Brexit.
IFA president Tim Cullinan called on those recording the videos to show more responsibility.
It was announced yesterday evening that McDonald’s will be closed from today.
The Irish Farmers Association said the Taoiseach’s visit had an element of “trying to close the stable door after the horse had bolted”.
The IFA and Bord Bia want to show that potatoes aren’t as old-fashioned as some young people think.
Tim Cullinan was this evening elected president of the IFA.
Musgrave supplies Supervalu and Centra stores.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The latest blockade is part of the ongoing farmer campaign for an increase in beef prices.
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association are staging a protest outside an Aldi distribution centre.
The Irish Farmers’ Association has warned that much of the crop might not get harvested this year.
Talks between beef farmers, the Department of Agriculture and MII resumed this morning as protests continue.
Agriculture minister Michael Creed announced that new talks will take place next week.
A man was arrested in Cavan outside a meat processing plant today.
Talks will take place today with the Beef Plan Movement.
Gardaí are at the scene of the peaceful protest since 1pm today.
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur today sealed a hugely significant trade deal.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said he has appealed to colleagues in other member states.
The Department of Health said it may review its policy given its difficulty in sourcing cannabis product.
Health Minister Simon Harris says he would like to see Irish farmers growing cannabis crops.
The IFA organised today’s protest to highlight that factories have cut cattle prices to “loss-making” levels.
The IFA has said the low prices offered in some shops are “unsustainable”.
The IFA has been contacted by around 200 farmers impacted by the issue so far this year.
The settlement relates to disputes over a severance package and a defamation case.
The bad weather throughout the summer has left farmers without sufficient amounts of fodder.
The Department of Agriculture has announced a compensation scheme of up to €15,000 for farmers affected.
The Irish Farmers Association says up to 4,000 sheep fall victim to dog attacks each year.
Thefts can be traumatic for farmers and their families. Communities are advised to work with local gardaí and watch out for suspicious activity.
The occupying farmers were seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Michael Creed.
The recent spell of dry weather has left firefighters battling gorse bush blazes, with farmers often blamed for starting them.
The IFA says if vulture funds come after farmers they’ll have to get to them through them first.
The IFA has taken exception to a new promotion which gives away free carrots and potatoes.
The move will cause €50 million worth of damage and threaten 150 jobs, said the Irish Farmers Association.
Pieta House and the IFA are running a phoneline and counselling service.
Buyers are being urged to ensure dealers are reputable before they buy any farm vehicles or machinery.
The IFA are worried that hill walkers could have accidents on their lands.
The organisation’s president Eddie Downey and general secretary Pat Smith stood down last November.
The former IFA president said it was his choice to resign last week.
Pat Smith stood down last week over controversy about his pay packet.
The move comes after revelations about general secretary Pat Smith’s generous pay package.
The group’s president has admitted the sum was “not sustainable and unacceptable”.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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