Agri Politics
Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today (Thursday, January 23) been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the...
Fianna Fáil
Agri Politics
Next minister for agriculture set to be confirmed today
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22), as the Dáil resumes, a new...
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...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government
Fianna Fáil members have voted to formally ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today...
Dairy
Lakeland chair writes to Harris and Martin on derogation and TB
The chairperson of Lakeland Dairies has written to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, calling on them to...
Agri Politics
EU-Mercosur deal concerns raised ahead of polling day
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, according to Independent Ireland candidate...
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - General Election 2024 - How important is the rural vote?
On the cusp of the General Election 2024, Francess McDonnell chats to Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil publishes new agri and rural policy to court farmer vote
Fianna Fáil has published its policy vision for agriculture and rural Ireland ahead of the 2024 General Election, in an...
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin: 'Makes no sense' to accept Mercosur deal in current form
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has made a commitment to farmers to oppose the Mercosur deal and said that it...
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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
Political leaders to address farmers' concerns at national meeting
Leaders of the main political parties will address “issues that matter to farm families” at a national meeting of the...
Dairy
FF MEPs meet incoming EU agriculture commissioner
Three MEPs from Fianna Fáil have met with the incoming European Commissioner for Agriculture, with the meeting focusing on a...
CAP / Schemes
Minister: Advance ACRES payments to be made by 'end of November'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that his department is ” on track to make advance payments...
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...
Rural Life
'Work underway' to design a new RZLT system - Cahill
Work is underway to develop a new system for the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) that will exclude active farmers...
Rural Life
TD warns of 'stench' of septic tanks down country lanes
People “cannot go down a rural lane without getting the stench of a septic tank” which makes the issue one...
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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
Cahill: FF should not go back into government with Greens
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes his...
Agri Politics
Cowen: 'Farmers can't be overlooked any longer'
European election candidate Barry Cowen has reiterated his “unequivocal support” to farmers and food producers. The Fianna Fáil TD has...
Rural Life
Rural communities at 'huge disadvantage' under Fine Gael - Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate for midlands-north-west, Michelle Gildernew has said that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s legacy will be “their failure”...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste: 'We are putting in place urgent assistance' for farmers
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said his party, Fianna Fáil is committed to providing “urgent assistance” to farmers towards acting on...