Jason Hawkins, chief executive of Carbery, speaks to Emma Connolly about nitrates, sustainability, diversification and moreCOMPENSATION has to be on the table for consideration for those farmers facing a herd cut when the nitrates derogation is reduced to 220kg nitrogen/ha from J
Farmers are concerned that any reduction in the current nitrates derogation rate could devastate the industry, but there may still be time to lobby Europe, reports Emma ConnollyIT’S crucial that dairy farmers and stakeholders get their voices heard in Dublin and Brussels over t
TEARS of relief were shed at a meeting that has secured funding for a private bus service for the Beara peninsula after a campaign of more than a year. The bus was sought to provide an essential transport link for service users of Bantry’s National Learning Network, CoAction,
THERE was very positive news following a meeting this afternoon between West Cork politicians and Minister Anne Rabbitte, which solved a long running issue for Beara parents
CORK South-West is set to experience an influx of Fine Gael government ministers in advance of the next General Election, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.Deputy Varadkar paid a visit to Courtmacsherry – where Tánaiste Micheál Martin has a holiday home – last Friday, dur