Agri Politics
Greens select Noonan as agri panel candidate in Seanad election
The Green Party has today (Wednesday, December 18) announced that Malcolm Noonan has been chosen to run as a candidate...
Election
Agri Politics
Independent technical group formed for new Dáil
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has confirmed the formation of a new independent technical group for the 34th...
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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
What role will DAFM play in government formation talks?
As the dust settles on the general election, attention is now firmly focused on the talks surrounding the formation of...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland pledges €1bn in additional farm supports
Independent Ireland has pledged €1 billion in additional farm supports for the agriculture sector as part of its election manifesto....
Agri Politics
ICMSA calls for income volatility tax measure for farmers
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on the new government to introduce an income tax measure “to...
Rural Life
Social Justice Ireland: New farm policy must focus on sustainability
Sustainability and short supply chains should form the basis for future agricultural policy, according to Social Justice Ireland. The independent...
Rural Life
Fitzmaurice seeks re-election in Roscommon-Galway
The Independent Ireland TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, has today (Thursday, November 7) declared his intention to seek re-election in the Roscommon-Galway...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
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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...
Environment
BirdWatch Ireland calls for new Wildlife Crime Unit
With just weeks until a general election, BirdWatch Ireland has written to political parties calling on them to put people,...
Forestry
FII general election manifesto calls for forestry incentive changes
Forest Industries Ireland (FII), the national representative body for the forestry and timber sectors within Ibec, has launched its manifesto...
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue selected to contest general election
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general...
Agri Politics
Punch to run as Independent Ireland candidate in general election
Independent Ireland has confirmed that Eddie Punch will represent the party as a candidate for the Clare constituency in the...
Agri Politics
Clare independent TD to run in European elections
Clare independent TD, Michael McNamara has announced he will contest the European election in the Ireland South constituency as an...
Agri Politics
New rural party announces first candidate for local elections
Independent Ireland has announced its first candidate for the Local Elections 2024 – Cllr. Shane P O’Reilly in Co. Cavan....
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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
Galway woman elected chair of IFA national committee
Teresa Roche from Co. Galway has been elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Farm Family and Social Affairs...
Agri Politics
IFA Election 2023: Gorman ahead with more than 13,000 votes counted
The current south-Leinster regional chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Francie Gorman, is ahead of his rival Martin Stapleton,...
Agri Politics
IFA Election 2023: Watch - returning officer says result unlikely today
The national returning officer for the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Election 2023 has said that the addition of the option...
Agri Politics
Agriland poll result: 60% say Gorman will be next IFA president
An informal poll conducted by Agriland has suggested that Francie Gorman could become the next president of the Irish Farmers’...