Following an intense series of discussions between ICOS and the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine, ICOS has welcomed confirmation from the Department that marts will be allowed to handle livestock trading in a limited way. This will alleviate the current economic burden on farmers seeking to trade animals and […]
The deadline for applications to the Sustainable Cork Fund has been extended until Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5pm. to allow for projects to put their best application forward and alleviate pressures that COVID-19 is causing. The Sustainable Cork Fund is a €200,000 Fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) […]
by Mags Riordan of Bumblebee Flower Farm Amidst all this uncertainty and downright scary stuff, today was one of those days that gave me real hope, taught me that life goes on and, if we help and support nature, she will thrive. Birds are starting nests, bumblebee queens are emerging, […]
“In this crucial week, when we are being asked to take yet more stringent measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, may I to take the opportunity to congratulate you and thank you for your solidarity and vigilance. All of our efforts together are making a difference. I […]
Cork County Council’s Civic Amenity Sites have experienced an 80% increase following the introduction of the Governments initial Covid 19 measures two weeks ago. Following the Government’s announcement on Friday March 27th in relation to public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid 19, citizens have been asked […]
While Covid-19 continues to dominate headlines for all the right reasons, farmers in Cork still need to meet the Department of Agriculture deadlines explains Philip O’Connor, Head of Farm Support with ifac. May 15th is one of the most important dates for farmers in the farming year. This is the deadline for […]