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Agriculture

Fears Over Sustainability Of Farming In Clare

Fear has been expressed over the sustainability of farming in Clare, following a significant drop in the average price of agricultural land. Latest figures reveal...

Agri Land Prices In Midwest Continuing To Drop

The value of agricultural land in the Midwest is continuing to drop. New figures from the CSO show land values here are down over 10%...

Banner Farmers Below National Average In Monies Received From Key Support Scheme

Clare farmers have received the lowest average advance payments under a key support scheme. Figures compiled by the Agriland website show farmers here typically received...

Clare Farmers Urged To Avail Of Farm Building Renovation Grant

Clare farmers who want to renovate old farm buildings are being encouraged to get their applications in for grants. Those who are already in the...

Clare ICSA Still Not Happy With Cabinet Changes To Higher Stamp Duty Rate

The Cratloe-based general secretary of the ICSA is still concerned that farmers are losing out - despite the cabinet changing the new stamp duty...

Farmers Urge Council To Heed Greenway Worries

Clare farmers are urging the local authority to listen to their concerns before any further work on the West Clare Railway Greenway takes place. The...

Calls For Changes In Criteria For CE Schemes

It's claimed that restrictions on community employment schemes are making it impossible to fill positions in rural parts of Clare. A delegation from Clare County...

Clare Farmers Join Beef Trade Deal Protest

Farmers from across Clare are among those picketing in Dublin this afternoon against the EU's South American beef trade deal. The IFA is furious about...

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