ROSCOMMON AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Will be held in Hannon’s Grounds, Athlone Road, Roscommon THE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, 19th AUGUST 2023

Classes for Horses, Cattle, Ponies, Sheep, Dogs, etc.

Best Dog Section in the County - 2 free classes

Under 12 years: 1-Boys 1-Girls

• TROPHIES FOR ALL CLASSES

Big Section + Free Kids events on the day

Phone Damien Hannon on:

(086) 8509845 or Christy Tully PRO (086) 2209338 for further details

ICSA to host sheep sector crisis meeting in Carrick

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association is urging all farmers to attend a meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon next Tuesday (21st) aimed at addressing the issues affecting the sheep sector.

The meeting will take place at 8 pm in The Bush Hotel in Carrick and speakers include agricultural consultant Oliver Crowe, a representative from Bord Bia, and ICSA Sheep Chair Sean McNamara.

Speaking this week, Mr McNamara said: “I am inviting all sheep farmers to come along and have their say on the current state of the sheep sector. As far as I am concerned, the sector is in crisis, and we need to plot a way forward so sheep farming can have a future”.

Farm payments delay ‘unacceptable’

IFA has completely rejected any potential delay in farm payments under the new Common Agricultural Policy, describing such proposals as ‘unacceptable’.

Speaking following the recent Farmers’ Charter of Rights meeting in Portlaoise, Deputy President Brian Rushe accused the Department of Agriculture of issuing a “take it or leave it” payment schedule.

Meanwhile, IFA Rural Development Chair Michael Biggins said farmers’ rights were not being considered.