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
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...
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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
Gorman: 'New government has to find a better way to work with farmers'
The “new government has to find a better way to work with farmers”, Francie Gorman, the president of the Irish...
Agri Politics
Watch: Grealish aims to 'grow' agriculture markets abroad
While ministerial roles have not been finalised yet, it seems Deputy Noel Grealish will be appointed as Minister for State...
Sheep News
Sheep farmers should reject 'unfounded negativity' on market - IFA
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Sheep Committee, Adrian Gallagher, has said that farmers should not be panicked...
Agri Politics
Next minister for agriculture set to be confirmed today
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22), as the Dáil resumes, a new...
Agri-Business
Farmers to gather outside EU Parliament for Mercosur protest
Farmers will gather outside the European Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22) to protest against the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The...
Agri Politics
How much can you earn as a minister in DAFM?
It is all change in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as a new set of ministers...
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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...
Dairy News
IFA discusses loyalty scheme concerns with Dairygold management
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged Dairygold milk suppliers to engage with elected representatives in the co-op to secure...
Rural Life
Quads and scramblers 'laying waste' to Slieve Bloom trails - TD
Quads and scramblers are “laying waste” to bike and walking trails on the Slieve Bloom Mountains, according to an independent...
Agri Politics
Cavan IFA chair announces bid for regional chair role
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Cavan, Maurice Brady, has announced his intention to run for the...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Michael Healy-Rae top choice for agri minister
A majority of Agriland readers who took part in a snap survey over a 24-hour period have indicated that they would...
Beef News
Opportunity for further significant beef price increases - Hanrahan
A shortage of beef across all of Ireland’s key markets is creating the opportunity for further significant price increases, according...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government
Fianna Fáil members have voted to formally ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today...
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Roscommon sheep farmer maximises lamb performance
The ideal combination of Lamlac and efficient feeding technology to boost lamb performance has made life a great deal easier...
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On the record: New govt needs to address 'disconnect' with farmers - Gorman
As the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) celebrates 70 years since its founding this year, president Francie Gorman said that challenges...
Agri Politics
More EU funding needed for animal disease outbreaks - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases to be included in...
Agri Politics
Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland’s family farms are “an absolute priority” in the new draft programme for...
Agri Politics
Programme for government 'a lost opportunity for farmers' - Kenny
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny has described the draft programme for government as lacking in substance for farming...