Sylvester Phelan, Author at Agriland.ie

Sylvester Phelan

Sylvester Phelan holds a Masters of Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development from UCD as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history (also from UCD), and the Green Cert. He is from a dairy farm in Co. Laois, where he works on the weekends.

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Man in his 60s arrested in connection with silage bale vandalism

May 21, 2019

Rural Life

A man was recently arrested in connection with the vandalism of bales of silage, An Garda Síochána has confirmed. A Garda spokesperson confirmed…

UK MPs offered chance to vote on second referendum in new proposal

May 21, 2019

Agri Politics

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has offered MPs a chance to vote on a second referendum as part of a “new Brexit deal”…

‘Single largest private forestry transaction in Irish history’ completed

May 21, 2019

Forestry

Veon has completed the “single largest private forestry transaction in Irish history”, a spokesperson for the company has confirmed. The deal was closed…

New Lepto vaccine sourced by Glanbia

May 21, 2019

Dairy

A new Leptospirosis vaccine has been sourced and licensed by Glanbia Ireland, in conjunction with Co-op Animal Health, to meet the needs of…

GDT hits first dip in 12 auctions

May 21, 2019

Dairy

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index hit its first decrease in 12 auctions earlier today, Tuesday, May 21, bringing with it the first…

Gardaí investigate theft of Land Cruiser

May 21, 2019

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána have appealed for information on a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4 which was taken over the weekend. Gardaí…

Mercosur: Ireland ‘continues opposition’ to beef offer increase

May 21, 2019

Beef

The Irish Government will “continue to voice opposition” to any increased offer on beef during the ongoing Mercosur negotiations with the EU, according…

Road users urged to take extra care as silage season ramps up

May 21, 2019

Rural Life

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) are appealing to road users to take extra care as the number of…

‘Factory feedlots should not qualify for the funding’

May 21, 2019

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has been called on to formally confirm that the Government will match the European Commission’s promised €50 million…

Vet corporate ownership and beef to dominate Oireachtas meeting

May 21, 2019

Agri-Business

Corporate ownership of veterinary practices and the continued debate on the future of the beef sector in the context of Food Wise 2025…

‘No strings attached’: Beef package ‘must target farmers – not feedlots’

May 21, 2019

Beef

It is essential that the €100 million Brexit beef package is targeted at the farmers who need it most, with no strings attached, according…

Pensions, burnout and beef package top of agenda tonight

May 21, 2019

Agri Politics

Pension entitlements, the Fair Deal Scheme, the Brexit beef package and farmer burnout will be key topics for discussion at one farmer meeting…

EIB approves €3.4 billion for new investment in business and agriculture

May 20, 2019

Agri-Business

The board of directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a total of €3.4 billion of new financing that will strengthen business,…

‘Phishing’, farming and ransomware: Cyber security in agriculture

May 20, 2019

Agri-Business

With agriculture becoming increasingly digitised, and many essential elements of farming becoming increasingly online-based, the question of cyber security inevitably has to be…

Police intervention required for ‘distressed bullock’ on the loose

May 20, 2019

Rural Life

Police were called to an incident involving a “distressed bullock” on the loose earlier today, Monday, May 20, according to the Police Service…

‘Enquiries ongoing’ into ‘quarrel at Balmoral’

May 20, 2019

Rural Life

Enquiries are ongoing into an assault that took place at last week’s Balmoral Show, a spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland…

Mayo motors muster for Malta milestone

May 20, 2019

Rural Life

Mayo tractors will be motoring this coming weekend for a tractor run in aid of a worthy cause. Organised by members of Erris…

Department of Agriculture TVI budget up €2.8 million this year

May 20, 2019

Agri Politics

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s budget for temporary veterinary inspectors (TVIs) has been increased by €2.8 million for 2019, according…

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