Causeway ploughs in bright sunshine
The honour of hosting the opening round of the county ploughing contests fell to the Causeway on Sunday and the day at Clashmealcon could hardly have provided a better occasion with fine weather attending the entire proceedings.
“We were blessed with the day and I want to thank everyone involved, from our hosts, our sponsors who are always so good to us, and to Kevin O’Driscoll, Jack and John McCarthy who acted as officials for us,” Michael P. Donegan of the host ploughing society said. Not surprisingly, a number of the competitors on home territory were to the fore in the contests.
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IFA Kerry sets out Budget priorities
The Kerry Executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) set out its Budget 2026 priorities at the IFA National Lobby Day in Dublin yesterday, where four of the five Kerry TDs, including Ministers Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae, were in attendance.
Speaking after the event, Jason Fleming, IFA Kerry County Chairman, said: “Kerry farmers are under real pressure, and this Budget must deliver for them. Dairy farmers in particular are facing poor prices at a time when input costs remain stubbornly high. The measures we’re calling for are not extras – they are essentials for farm families to survive.”
He stressed the importance of retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation: “Government must hold firm on retaining Ireland’s derogation. Without it, many family dairy farms will simply not be viable. Farmers are willing to play their part on water quality and climate, but they need fair treatment and proper supports.”
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