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Temporary changes to GLAS declined by Minister

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has called on the Minister for Agriculture to allow temporary adjustments to the conditions of the GLAS scheme which would enable farmers with low-input permanent pasture and traditional hay meadows to cut more hay and silage.

Burrenbeo initiative’s second call for applications

Landowners and farmers based in Co. Clare who want to make more space for nature on their land are invited to apply for the Phase 2 call of The Hare’s Corner initiative.

North West Clare Agricultural Show is back

The North West Clare Agricultural Show will make a welcome return on Sunday, June 5th, for the first time since 2019.

Man airlifted to hospital after tractor accident

A man has been airlifted to hospital after the tractor he was operating overturned in a field in Co Clare this afternoon.

Launch of ‘Hemp4Soil’ project on Loop Head

Loop Head Together, a community based, local development and farming forum based on the Loop Head Peninsula West Clare, launched their Hemp4Soil, EIP, project at the Irish Hemp Event 2022, organised by Hemp Cooperative Ireland in association with Teagasc. The experimental project is the first of its kind in Europe.
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Insurance issue threatens Spancilhill Fair

Difficulties obtaining insurance pose a threat to the world-renowned Spancilhill Horse Fair in County Clare, according to Independent Deputy Michael McNamara.

Tractor plough lamps illegal on public roads – RSA

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI Ireland) are advising tractor drivers that plough lamps to the rear of the vehicle should not be used when travelling on public roads.

Clare contractor features in TG4 series

Clare local Eoin Collins from Kilfenora will feature in a new TV series to be broadcast on TG4 and which will feature agricultural contractors.
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