Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association - INHFA

18/06/2026

As shearing gets into full swing its time we declassified woo as a waste product.Prior to 2002 wool was classified as an agricultural product in a similar way to meat, milk or vegetables.

Its reclassification following the foot and mouth outbreak has undermined how wool can be used while also increasing the cost of any final wool based products Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Irish Sheep shearers Association Irish Grown Wool Council

Wool is currently classified as category 3 animal waste product...

17/06/2026

Teagasc sheep conference taking place this week. Get along if you can spare the time and you might get some valuable information to help on farm... Teagasc Galway/Clare Teagasc Mayo Teagasc

13/06/2026

Shearing School
Details of upcoming ISSA Beginners and Improvers shearing courses are as follows:
Must be 16 years or over.

Beginner 2 Day Course:
Dates- Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July
Times- 8:30am-5pm approx.
Location-
Oorid, Recess, Co. Galway
Cost- €195

Improvers 2 Day Course
This course is for those who have experience of shearing previously.
Dates- Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July
Times- 8:30am-5pm approx.
Location-
Oorid, Recess, Co. Galway
Cost- €195

Both courses are at a reduced rate as they have been part funded by Skillnet.
It is not necessary to have your own shearing equipment to attend the course, but if you do, please bring it along.
Attendance on both days is necessary.

Please contact Hazel on 0877654312 by text/WhatsApp to secure your place. Places are limited. Payment must be made in advance to secure your place.
INHFA MAYO FORUM Connemara CLG Maam Cross Mart Ballinrobe Livestock Mart Clifden Mart: Cattle & Sheep Sales Teagasc Galway/Clare Teagasc Mayo Irish Sheep shearers Association

12/06/2026

Well done Patsy championing extensive livestock grazing in the heart of Connemara Connemara Livestock Sales Maam Cross Mart Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine FORUM Connemara CLG

09/06/2026

There has to be fairness for farmer as devaluing our landscapes with directives and designations and no appreciation for farm holders asset... it's time we acknowledge the huge positives those farmers are producing Sustainable food and delivering for our ecosystem services National Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) are calling for funding under the new CAP programme for farmers impacted with land designations. Speaking on this, national president Pheilim Molloy detailed how the designations imposed through the nature directives “have impacted income and inc...

01/06/2026

Well done to Johnjoe Fitzgerald Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association - INHFA Vice president and Karen in Brussells today meeting with Ciaran Mullooly discussing the nex CAP and issues affecting rural farm families.... INHFA kerry

27/05/2026

Final Call for spring/summer photo/video competition for INHFA members. If you have a good picture/video of farming activity or rural activity and want to be in for a chance to win €200 in cash prizes and also spot prizes. send entry to [email protected] or whattsapp to 0858586065 with name and number. closing date next tuesday 02/06/2026. Now is your chance to shine...Get SHNAPPING!!!!!!!!!

20/05/2026

Well done all INHFA kerry great work AgriKids

02/03/2026

Well done to on meeting minister Martin Heydon and Sean Kyne and having proactive discussions on CAP , ACRES and pushing hard for vaccination for bluetongue virus to be included in Sheep and beef welfare schemes as a measure and costs covered for both vaccine and labour. Thanks also to Tomas O'Toole for hosting the event.. Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association - INHFA Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Cllr. Eileen Mannion

28/02/2026

Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association - INHFA highlighting real concerns on ACRES from feedback from farmer meetings..

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association is calling for "immediate and meaningful" reform of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme.