A NEW support scheme has been established by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs as a “significant milestone” has been set for beef farmers throughout the North. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs recently introduced its new Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme with the aim of helping to support the agricultural […]
Fermanagh farmers receive Direct Payments
FERMANAGH farmers have begun to receive their Direct Payments, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirming almost £260 million had been paid out on the first day of the 2024 scheme. A total of 23,254 farmers, representing 98 percent of eligible applicants, were paid on September 2, the first day of […]
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
Department reveals new lead as local frustration grows over a lack of answers on Kesh fish kill
THE NI Environment Agency (NIEA) has revealed it is currently investigating a new lead in its investigation into the pollution incident at the Glendarragh River in Kesh last month, which resulted in the death of almost 2,000 native fish. A socially-distanced community meeting was held on Wednesday night at the Kesh Community Centre that was […]
Pig farm opponents to step up action
THE DERRYLIN Community Action Group has vowed to step up its campaign against the location of a proposed pig farm close to the town. In April a planning application was lodged with for a piggery on the Doon Road to cater for 1,000 fattener pigs. Well in the region of 650 objections were lodged against […]