Agri Politics
European farmers warn Hogan new CAP could be a bureaucratic monster
The reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could become a bureaucratic monster the new EU Agriculture Commissioner Hogan has been warned. European...
Farmers
N.Ireland
Northern farmers spending less on feed
The latest animal feed statistics, released by Department Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland (DARD), have indicated a general...
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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...
Environment
Minister accused of discrimination against hill farmers
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is insisting on imposing regulations in regard to hill and commonage farmers participating in...
Agri-Business
Over 10,000 farmers appeal land eligibility fines
To date, some 10,728 appeals farmers have appealed land eligibility fines from their Single Farm Payments. Of the 10,728 appeals...
Beef
These tips from Teagasc will keep beef farmers busy this December
While as all farmers know there is always a job to be done on every farm. These latest management tips...
Agri-Business
'Irish farmers can tackle global food issues'
Irish farmers and their representative organisations and training bodies can play a significant role in tackling global issues and in...
Agri-Business
'Vets are in a unique position to support farmers'
Vets are in a very unique position to support farmers by encouraging improvements in fertility, genetics, preventative medicine and disease...
Tillage
IFA and Downey must deliver, say malting barley farmers
Malting barley farmers are expecting the IFA to secure a significantly improved 2015 contract deal with Boortmalt prior to Christmas, according...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Agri Politics
EU to reimburse Irish farmers to the tune of €27m
The European Commission is set to reimburse Irish farmers to the tune of €27,196,811, reinstating monies previously taken as part...
Agri-Business
Farmers are reassured by Beef Forum agreements, says Minister Coveney
The agreements from the Beef Forum around the basis for determining that price, is something that farmers will have got a...
Environment
'Inflexible' rules pose threat to hill farmers says MEP
The Department of Agriculture is unnecessarily imposing conditions on the participation of hill and commonage farmers in the new EU...
Agri Politics
‘Today’s farmers are new Renaissance men’
“Today’s farmers are new Renaissance men: they must possess the right mix of science, economics, entrepreneurialism, and environmental awareness to...
Beef
4,000 farmers sign up to withdraw from Quality Assurance Scheme
Over 4,000 farmers have signed up to withdraw from the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme according to the Irish Cattle...
Opinion
Farmers expect more than the 'we’re angry and we're not going to take it anymore' routine
We are constantly reminded that we are in a beef  ‘crisis’. Given that this situation started almost a year ago,...
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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...
Rural Life
Part-time farmers may not be eligible for vital reliefs - ICSA
Concern has been expressed over the definition of an active farmer under the 2014 Finance Bill, which ICSA President Patrick...
Beef
Farmers frustrated with failure of Minister to tackle factory price issues - IFA
With the continuing deterioration in the beef situation, IFA President Eddie Downey said livestock farmers are extremely disappointed and frustrated...
Breaking News
Sheep farmers will pay the price for abolition of essential scheme - Ó CuÃv
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture & Food Éamon Ó CuÃv has criticised the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Beef
Farmers provide excellent care for their animals- Downey
Addressing the Animal Health and Welfare Conference in Dublin Castle today (Fri), IFA President Eddie Downey said the health and...