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€230 million revenue to Laois being 'slowly strangled' claim farmers

Laois dairy farmers are worth €230 million to Laois, according to one of the big farming organisations, which has issued a start warning that green policies slowly strangling the source of this money to the county. The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers ...

23 Sept 2022 at 18:53

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 who won the ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:25

Local News

Watch: Laois man Brian Rohan of Embrace Farm at the Ploughing in Ratheniska

21 Sept 2022 at 19:23

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 McConalogue was ...

20 Sept 2022 at 11:55

Local News

'Rural revolt following this repugnant' emissions deal rails Laois Offaly representative

The 25% emissions reductions target for agriculture is the triumph of a "brutal ideological agenda over common sense" and farming, according to Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan who has condemned the deal. Dep Nolan was speaking after ...

28 Jul 2022 at 22:53

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 Thursday, the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:15

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 rose by 49.1% for dairy products, ...

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 working towards a target of slashing ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:43

Crime & Court

Gardai appeal over stolen specialist farm equipment

Laois Offaly Gardai asking the public to be on the lookout for specialist farming equipment which was stolen from tractors in recent days. The John Deere GPS receiver domes were stolen from a number of tractors in the Moanduff area ...

23 May 2022 at 10:53

Horse Racing

Cheltenham scorer Love Envoi aims to maintain dominance at Fairyhouse

Harry Fry sends stable flag-bearer and Cheltenham Festival heroine Love Envoi into the lion’s den in a bid for Grade One glory at Fairyhouse on Sunday. The six-year-old puts her unbeaten record on the line in the Irish Stallion ...

17 Apr 2022 at 12:58

Property

Laois land sells for whopping price at Portlaoise auction

FARMLAND near Mountmellick has sold for a whopping €12,500 per acre at public auction recently. Auctioneer Matt Dunne was in charge of proceedings at the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise where the 23 acre farm sold for €287,500. ...

14 Apr 2022 at 19:23

Local News

Irish farmers take hit due to war in Ukraine

Teagasc has published its revised outlook for farm incomes for 2022 as a result of the situation in Russia and the Ukraine. The report highlights that costs associated with food production will increase substantially over ...

14 Apr 2022 at 16:16

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