Agri Politics
Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges
Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation and increasing the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget are among the list of election pledges...
Elections
Agri Politics
Watch: Poll - who will you vote for in the European elections?
With voting soon to get underway in the European Parliament elections (Friday, June 7), Agriland wants to know the feeling...
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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-Business
AgTech Ireland: Election candidates must support agtech sector
AgTech Ireland is urging local and European election candidates to support the role of agtech businesses in the future of...
Agri Politics
ICMSA warns election candidates not to expect voter loyalty
President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched the ‘ICMSA Guide...
Agri Politics
Election candidates invited to meetings to discuss farmer concerns
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has organised four regional meetings to give farmers the opportunity to hear from candidates running...
Agri Politics
Live exports must be 'vigorously' protected - Punch
Independent European election candidate Eddie Punch has said that live exports to the EU are “vital” for Irish farming and...
Agri Politics
Barry Cowen selected to contest European elections
Former Minister for Agriculture, Barry Cowen has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the upcoming European elections. The Laois-Offaly...
N.Ireland
Former NI agriculture minister plans run in EU elections in Republic
Former Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew is seeking a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in the Midlands-North West...
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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
Farmers' Alliance party registered to stand candidates
The Farmers’ Alliance party, which describes itself as a “grassroots movement of farmers and citizens from rural and urban locations” has...
Agri Politics
IFA Election 2023: 'Farmer incomes' will be a key priority for new president
The next president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has pledged to make “farmer incomes” a key priority when he...
Agri Politics
IFA Election 2023: New regional chairs announced
Three new Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) regional chair positions for Connacht (five counties), Munster (nine counties) and South Leinster (12 counties)...
Agri Politics
IFA Election 2023: Francie Gorman elected as president
The 17th president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has been confirmed today (Tuesday, December 12) as suckler beef and...
Agri Politics
IFA elections: Final branch AGMs take place tonight
The final Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) branch annual general meetings (AGMs) are taking place tonight (Wednesday, November 29). It marks...
Agri Politics
IFA elections: First branch AGMs take place tonight
The first in-person votes will be cast tonight (Monday, November 6) in the elections to decide who will be the...
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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
Cork first stop for IFA presidential election debates
The first of the election debates for the next president and deputy president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will...
Agri Politics
Pat Murphy launches IFA deputy president election campaign
Pat Murphy officially launched his campaign to become the next deputy president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co....
Agri Politics
Farmers' Alliance 'overwhelmed' by urban support
The recently-established Farmers’ Alliance says it has been “overwhelmed” by the support it is receiving from people living in Irish...
Agri Politics
Farmers' Alliance seeks election candidates for new political party
The Farmers’ Alliance is forming a political party and is hoping to run candidates in every constituency in the next...