Rural Life
Climate change measures 'must not compromise sustainable food production'
Climate change measures outlined in the recently published National Mitigation Plan must not “compromise the capacity for sustainable food production“....
Denis Naughten
Environment
Energy In Agriculture event fully charged for 2017
An event titled ‘Energy In Agriculture 2017’ will take place next month in Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary....
Sponsored
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...
Environment
Noise limit on wind turbines set to become 'more stringent'
The noise limit on wind turbines could become “more stringent” in the future, following a recent review of the 2006 Wind...
Rural Life
Minister Naughten doubles funding to crackdown on illegal dumping
Due to what has been described as “unprecedented demand”, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is...
Rural Life
New 'National Broadband Plan' and map for rural Ireland: Are you covered?
An additional 300,000 premises across Ireland, many of which are in rural areas, will be able to access high-speed broadband within 90...
Environment
15% of farmers affected by illegal rubbish dumping
A total of 15% of farmers have been affected by illegal rubbish dumping, according to a recent survey on agricultural...
Rural Life
Minister Naughten 'failing to recognise reality' on North-South Interconnecter
The North East Pylon Pressure Campaign (NEPPC) has warned that a repeat attempt by the Minister for Communications, to seek...
Other
Will broadband plan really be the most significant rural investment 'since rural electrification'?
A national mobile phone and broadband taskforce is to be set-up, the Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources,...
Sponsored
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...
Beef
700 farmers have withdrawn from Genomics Scheme
Over 700 farmers have already withdrawn from Beef Genomics Scheme according to Independent TD Denis Naughten. He said that close...
Agri-Business
Department ignores call to support forgotten farmers – Naughten
The Department of Agriculture’s decision not to support a recommendation to resolve the issue of forgotten farmers with low or no...
Environment
After 18 years just 6% of turfcutters relocated - Naughten
After 18 years just 6% of turfcutters have been relocated under the EU Habitats Directive and TD Denis Naughten says...
Rural Life
4,500 horses seized by Gardai in 2014
Almost 4,500 horses were seized by Gardai in 2014 and the Minister for Agriculture has allocated increased funding for 2015....
Environment
AEOS payments 16 months late, says Naughten
Some 16 months into AEOS 3 farmers still waiting for their first full payment, according to Roscommon/South Leitrim TD Denis...
Beef
Labelling constraints in live cattle exports noted
The issue of the live export of cattle to the UK and the labelling constraints for British-fattened, Irish-born cattle was...
Sponsored
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-Business
Ireland's District Veterinary Offices have reduced from 58 to 16
Calls have been made to reverse the decision of the Department of Agriculture to close various public District Veterinary Offices...