80,000 acres are due for rewetting.
If Bord na Móna's rewetting project goes wrong, it could "de-populate" rural Ireland.
Chair of the Offaly Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, Michael Guinan also claims that Minister Eamon Ryan refused to meet with farmers over the matter in Tullamore.
The initiative involves the rewetting of 80,000 acres of drained peatlands, areas of which are connected to farmlands.
Mr Guinan says farmers are looking for reassurance:
Irish Summer Set To Improve After Week Of Heavy Rain
The worst of the weather this week is expected to be Friday.
Attacker Of Three Midlands Men Ordered To Surrender Passport
20 year old Mohammed Al Hassan of 99 Abbeylands, Mullingar, Westmeath is facing three separate counts of assault causing harm.
Midlands MEP Warns Farmers Shouldn't Be Buried Under EU Red Tape
He believes EU budget reporting proposals could lead to more inspections.
Laois School Dental Scheme In "The Dark Ages" - Brian Stanley
Over 6,600 children in Laois are waiting for their first exam.
Three People Lost Their Lives On Roads This Bank Holiday Weekend
Gardaí also detected Midlands speeders.
Laois Glamping Site Celebrates 10 Years With Expansion
Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal Following Brawl At Laois Cemetery
Four people have been before the courts.
Four In Court Over Mass Brawl In Laois
The fracas is believed to have involved up to 50 people.
Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Watermains in Westmeath
Mullingar and Moate are affected.
Laois Councillor Outlines 'Life Changing Experience' On Humanitarian Trip
Ashling Moran is part of a group of volunteers bringing 11 retired ambulances to Uganda through Hope On Wheels.
Volunteers Encourage People Across Westmeath To Hang Up County Flags
It comes ahead of Westmeath's clash with Cavan tomorrow.
Lough Ree RNLI Issue Bank Holiday Water Safety Appeal
They're warning that although air temperatures are rising, sea and inland waters remain dangerously cold,
Laois Village Raises €170k For New Sports Amenity
Fundraising efforts by locals means Ballyroan will get a new playground and sports facility.
Midlands Records Over 100 Homeless Children In April
Overall 333 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation last month.
Gardai Bank Holiday Operation Clocks Speeding Midlands Drivers
One driver had clocked 120 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in Westmeath's Walderstown zone.
Irish Online Shoppers Facing Higher Customs Charges From July
Offaly TD and Oireachtas Enterprise Committee member John Clenndennen says it will help local shops.
Offaly Bond Holder Wins €500k
The bond was purchased 20 years ago.
Muintir na Tíre Host Property Marking In Offaly
The event in Birr kicks off at 2.30pm.
Gardaí Pick Up Early Midlands Speeders On June Bank Holiday Weekend
Over 600 motorists have been clocked speeding across the country.
Plans In Place For Laois Housing Development
Ormonde Houses Limited wants to build 42 new homes in Portlaoise.
