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A Kilkenny jockey is leading the charge in the racing world, having been nominated for an award at the upcoming Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2011.

“Co-operation not confrontation” is what is needed in dealing with the right of people to cut turf in bogs to provide fuel for themselves, according to Independent North-West MEP Marian Harkin.

The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney joined together with Kathleen Lynch Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and the IFA to launch Let’s Talk: Dealing with Stress, a helpful resource for farmers on dealing with the particular pressures of farm life and seeking help and support.

The Minister for Agriculture has told local Deputy, Nicky McFadden that he wants to encourage more young people to become involved in farming and is delighted to see renewed interest in the sector.

In the EU Parliament there are 750 MEPs, only 12 of whom are from Ireland.

There has been widespread welcoming of the news that farmers will be allowed, as an exceptional measure, to spread slurry until the end of October this year.

Ballina TD Dara Calleary has called on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to look favourably upon a funding application from Belleek Woods Enhancement Committee, made under the Neighbourwood Scheme.

Mayo Fine Gael TD, Michelle Mulherin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, of payments worth around €220 million to farmers under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. This includes €17,059,463.20 to 8,184 farmers in Mayo.

Payments of more than €2.671 million to Kilkenny farmers under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme could offer a lifeline to stretched farmers, according to local deputy John Paul Phelan.

Westmeath TD Nicky McFadden has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, that the first payments to farmers in AEOS 1 have been issued.