Agri Politics
Spotlight returns to Mercosur and agriculture at EU Parliament
The future of agriculture and the Mercosur agreement are set to come under the spotlight again at the European Parliament...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Macra: Minister Heydon 'is aware' of the challenges facing farming
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is “more than aware of the challenges facing...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
What will Poland's EU presidency look like for agriculture?
The Polish presidency of the EU Council of Ministers will address the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council tomorrow (Monday, January...
Agri Politics
Watch: ‘Boots on the ground’ in Kildare with Commissioner Hansen
During his visit to Ireland this week, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen discussed a wide range of...
Agri Politics
Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with the new Minister for Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
INHFA: 'CAP is why we were set up'
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA), celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has re-emphasised how important the Common...
Environment
IWT calls for a minister of state for nature
Following the publication of the programme for government and the appointment of cabinet ministers, the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has...
Agri Politics
ICMSA urges commissioner to ban below-cost selling of food
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) Denis Drennan has urged the European Commissioner for Agriculture and...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
ICSA welcomes Heydon appointment as minister for agriculture
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon...
Agri-Business
EU commissioner to 'address' support for young Irish farmers
Macra president, Elaine Houlihan, today (Thursday, January 23) called on the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, to...
Agri Politics
Martin Heydon confirmed as new minister for agriculture
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today (Thursday, January 23) been confirmed as the next Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries...
Agri Politics
Watch: Commissioner is 'committed' to saving Irish family farms
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen said today (Thursday, January 23), that he will remain “committed” to supporting...
Agri Politics
EU agri commissioner criticises non-farmers buying up land
The European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen has addressed the thorny issue of non-farmers purchasing agricultural land in a questions...
Agri Politics
Commissioner tells Irish farmers new CAP needs to 'fix elements not working'
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, has told Irish farmers that the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) needs...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
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Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today (Thursday, January 23) been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the...
Agri Politics
Watch: Fitzmaurice calls out faults in programme for govt
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that farmers need “clarity” on the new programme for government to see “where they...
Agri Politics
Watch: Commissioner will hear about 'key issues' on first Irish visit
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, will undertake his first official visit to Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, January 23) since...
Agri Politics
Irish MEPs attend 'Stop Mercosur' protest in Strasbourg
Irish MEPs joined leading European farm organisations, their members and other politicians at a second flash action protest in Strasbourg...