Agri Politics
EU and G20 countries give commitment to food security
Food security, sustainability, trade, research and innovation were all discussed by G20 representatives including from the European Union (EU), who...
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Environment
Agencies 'value biodiversity more than anyone else' - Healy-Rae
During last night’s Dáil debate Independent TD, Danny Healy-Rae voiced his concerns for the rural areas of Ireland that will...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
CEJA: EU should place farmers at 'core' of ag economy
Farmers in the European Union should be at the “core” of the agricultural economy, according to European Council of Young...
Agri Politics
Pro-Nature Restoration rally heads to Leinster House
A coalition of environmental organisations will hold a rally today (Wednesday, May 31) outside Leinster House in Dublin to highlight...
Agri Politics
Code of conduct being drawn up for IFA elections
A code of conduct will be drawn up later this year for candidates running in the national elections for the...
Agri Politics
IFA Election: Rushe rules himself out of presidential race
Brian Rushe has confirmed that he will not be contesting the upcoming Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) presidential election. The current...
Agri Politics
Young farmers described as 'endangered species'
The government needs to take the issues facing rural Ireland seriously and provide sufficient and sustainable funding to help young...
Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - Fitzmaurice on his plans for a rural party
Farmers are “nearly ashamed to say they are a farmer” in 2023, according to Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice....
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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...
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Taoiseach pays tribute to former ag minister Creed
An Taoiseach and leader of the Fine Gael party, Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to former agriculture minister, Michael Creed,...
Agri Politics
Former ag minister Michael Creed will not contest next election
Cork TD and former minister for agriculture Michael Creed has announced that he will not stand in the next general...
Agri-Business
Kenny Jones re-elected Kerry IFA chair by single vote
Kenny Jones has been re-elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co. Kerry by a single vote. IFA...
Agri Politics
Social Democrats slam inaction on biodiversity loss
The report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss must be a “watershed moment” that forces the state to take protective...
Agri Politics
World Farmers' Organisation sets up solidarity fund for members
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has announced the establishment of a solidarity fund to assist and support the member organisations...
Agri Politics
Defeated Donegal IFA election candidate calls for new election
The defeated candidate in the recent Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) election of a new chair for Co. Donegal is calling...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
Countdown underway to Macra elections
Preparations are well underway for the elections to determine who will be the next president of Macra. The young farmers...
Agri Politics
State 'must do more' for organic agri-food industries - SF
Sinn Féin is calling on the state to do more to promote the organic agri-food industry in communities, retailers and...
Rural Life
Farmers to 'push ahead' with new group after Athlone meeting
Following a meeting of farmers in Athlone at the weekend, the organisers are going to “push ahead” with trying to...
Agri-Business
Meeting to explore possibility of new group for farmers
A meeting is taking place this weekend in Co. Westmeath to explore the possibility of establishing a new organisation for...