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A bio energy specialist with Teagasc says that farmers in Mayo could lead the way when it comes to Ireland's energy crop sector, following the announcement of a new biomass power plant for Killala.

Westmeath’s councillors have pledged to do all they can to support the local farming community, after receiving a presentation from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) on some of the challenges facing the county’s farmers.

A 25-year-old beef and sheep farmer from Ardrahan has been named this week as the Galway FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

The recent announcement of 20c per litre of milk for suppliers by Glanbia has been criticised by Kilkenny Councillor Malcolm Noonan. He fully supports action taken by dairy farmers recently in their protests outside Glanbia offices in Kilkenny.