Tillage
Does a new government mean a new impetus for agriculture?
The new government will fully recognise the role played by agriculture at the very heart of the Irish economy and...
Fianna Fail
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil defends stance on nitrates derogation
The Fianna Fáil party has defended its stance on the issue of Ireland’s nitrates derogation by stating that it “is...
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...
Tillage
McConalogue announces €100/ha for tillage farmers who plant in 2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the commitment of a €100/ha support for tillage farmers...
Agri Politics
'No moves afoot' to reintroduce Bertie Ahern to FF - McConalogue
Fianna Fáil Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that there are “no moves afoot” for...
Agri-Business
Efforts to break deadlock on agri emissions target continue
Talks are continuing this morning (Wednesday, July 27) between government parties in an effort to break the deadlock on agricultural...
Agri-Business
Emissions: Government treating farm incomes like poker chips - TD
As the emissions debate continues, a TD has claimed that government parties are treating farm incomes as if they were...
Rural Life
Fianna Fáil TDs and senators to call on Ryan to suspend turf sale ban
A number of TDs and senators from Fianna Fáil will formally call on Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon...
Rural Life
Senator brings forward bill seeking full ban on smoky coal
A bill seeking the full ban on the sale of smoky coal will be introduced in the Seanad this week....
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...
Agri Politics
Action called for on 'how to compensate farmers for carbon sequestered'
A debate and action on “how to compensate farmers for all the carbon that they already sequester in their farms”...
Agri Politics
Agri-environment pilot: 'There needs to be appreciation of how much farms give back'
Farmers are being called on to engage with the public consultation for a new agri-environmental pilot scheme. Making the calls,...
Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: Government 'using climate change agenda as a stick to beat farmers'
It appears as if this government “is intent on penalising the agricultural sector at every turn” when it comes to...
Agri Politics
'I'm not presenting myself as a victim. I am a legitimate target as a public representative'
Barry Cowen has said he is “not going anywhere”, vowing to continue being a public representative for his constituency. The...
Agri Politics
Murphy to take on Rural and Community Affairs portfolio in the Seanad
Fianna Fáil senator Eugene Murphy has accepted a request from Taoiseach Michéal Martin to take on the role of the...
Agri Politics
Byrne appointed as new Minister of State for European Affairs
Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne has been appointed as the new Minister of State for European Affairs. Byrne replaces Fine...
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 Politics
3 would-be coalition partners vote to approve Programme for Government
The final piece of the coalition jigsaw appears to be in place, with news that the Green Party has voted...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael votes in favour of Programme for Government
Fine Gael has voted in favour of the proposed Programme for Government. The result was announced shortly after 4:00pm today...
Agri Politics
Counting of votes for Programme for Government kicks off
The counting of votes to determine whether or not the Programme for Government will be approved has kicked off. Fianna...
Opinion
With a coalition on the cards, do we know who the next agriculture minister will be?
Unless you’ve been living under a proverbial rock for the past two weeks, you’ll be aware that Fianna Fáil, Fine...