Island

Financial losses force dairy farm to close on Sark island

Dairy

Financial losses force dairy farm to close on Sark island

A UK farmer who set up a new dairy farm on the island of Sark has decided to close the farm following substantial financial loss.

Donegal island for sale consisting of agricultural lands

Property

Donegal island for sale consisting of agricultural lands

%%excerpt%% An island off the west coast of Donegal which has been used for sheep grazing, has just come on the market.

Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands

Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he...

Dreamt of owning an island? This spectacular one is for sale

Property

almost 6 years ago

Dreamt of owning an island? This spectacular one is for sale

Castle Island, located in Co. Down, is a spectacular residential and agricultural island that is currently up for sale.

Claim €15m Government promise for Island farming is 'a rehash' of a previous investment

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Claim €15m Government promise for Island farming is 'a rehash' of a previous investment

A €15m fund to assist island farmers has been slammed as ' rehash' of a previous investment by Fianna Fail's Eamon O'Cuiv.