Agri-Business
Has the Agri-Food Regulator delivered for farmers in Q1 2024?
Ireland’s first Agri-Food Regulator, which was established to promote “fairness and transparency” in the agri-food supply chain, has just passed...
Farmers
Agri Politics
'Farmers can count on EU as a reliable partner' - von der Leyen
The European Commission wants to “ease the pressure on farmers by reducing the administrative burden, together with member states,” president,...
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...
CAP / Schemes
Proposed CAP changes to 'make life simpler' for farmers - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has welcomed EU Commission proposals to simplify the Common Agriculture Policy...
Environment
Healy Rae: Why did non-ACRES farmers receive €5,000 payment?
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that a “small number” of farmers who are not participating...
Agri-Business
TD tells Dáil 'bureaucracy is smothering farmers’
Independent TD Michael Lowry has told the Dáil that bureaucracy is “smothering farmers” and that the “actual pleasure” of farming is...
Agri Politics
US 'celebrates' farmers on National Agriculture Day
The United States Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, today (Tuesday, March 19) said America “celebrated” farmers and the agriculture sector “who...
Agri Politics
European Commission proposes new 'simplifications' to CAP
The European Commission has today (Friday, March 15) unveiled proposals to deliver “simplifications” to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The...
Agri Politics
Cavan CoCo 'recognises contribution of farmers' as IFA gathers
A resolution was passed today (Monday, March 11) by Cavan county councillors that recognises the “significant contribution” of farmers to the...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Farmers 'sense' their places in society 'not where they once were'
Farmers have a “sense” that their places in society “may not be where they once were”, according to European Commissioner...
Environment
Explainer: Why are tighter rules on slurry movements being introduced?
Farmers who export slurry, to comply with nitrates limits, are set to have a four day timeframe in which to...
Agri Politics
Call for 'food system transformation' in next EU Commission
The EU Food Policy Coalition is calling on the next European Commission to make the transition to a sustainable food...
Rural Life
Deer hunting season has been extended in Ireland
The deer hunting season in Ireland has been extended to help “manage” numbers it was announced today (Thursday, February 29)....
Rural Life
Agriland poll: 72% support protests if airport passenger cap is lifted
Farmers would support protests at Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) airports if passenger numbers are increased by 25%, according to the...
Rural Life
MEP's survey shows strong demand to continue using cash
Sinn Féin MEP, Chris MacManus has said that according to a survey he conducted, the desire to continue using cash...
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...
Rural Life
New campaign launched to save Ireland's endangered 'skydancer'
Three organisations including BirdWatch Ireland, An Taisce and the Environmental Pillar, are urging the public to get behind their ‘Save...
Agri-Business
Lely boosts annual turnover to €888m as demand for robotics grows
The Dutch dairy equipment group, Lely, grew its turnover by 25% to €888 million last year, according to a new...
Agri-Business
Concern over 'significant surges' in agri imports from Ukraine
Several agriculture sectors across the European Union are being “severely impacted” by “unlimited” imports from Ukraine, according to the European...
Rural Life
Over 200 farmers send 'enough is enough' message from Wexford meeting
More than 200 dairy, beef, tillage and sheep farmers have taken part in a “town hall” meeting in Co. Wexford...