ARNEY man, Alexis Maguire, has spoken out urging dog owners to be mindful of the whereabouts of their pets. The plea comes after Mr Maguire claims he intervened while a dog was ‘worrying’ a ewe and two lambs. Speaking about the incident he explained, “On Friday night (July 19) I noticed a ewe and two […]
Complacency warning after near-tragic slurry accident
FERMANAGH farmers have been urged to think of safety above all else while working following a near tragedy in the Roslea area in which a farmer in his 70s had to be rescued. Two cows died in the incident, that kicked off around lunchtime on Thursday. The farmer had been mixing slurry in a shed […]
EU payments ‘account for up to 85% of farmers’ income
Full extent of huge reliance on European money is spelled out
Growing farmer fears over loss of EU payments
WITH almost half the workforce in Fermanagh working in the agricultural sector there is growing concern that farmers here have received no assurances that support will continue in the long-term post Brexit. It is thought that up to 80 per cent of farming income here is derived from EU payments. In the midst of this […]
Farmers urged to attend important meadows meeting
The meeting takes place this Tuesday, February 13, at the Tir Navar Centre in Derrygonnelly.
Farmers in dire warning as crisis deepens
There are fears some local farmers could be out of business by the end of the winter following a long, wet summer.
Fermanagh farmers face crisis after weeks of rain
There are fears that, without support, some farmers could go out of business.
Silage excuse for missing court
Jack Patrick (21) of Drumbeggan Road, Monea was not in court for a “novel” reason.