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”...
Fine Gael
Tillage
Watch: Taoiseach to 'build on' support for tillage farmers
Taoiseach Simon Harris said today (Thursday, May 16) that the government will be aiming to build on support for tillage farmers...
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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 Politics
Fine Gael agriculture group proposes new 'partnership' with farmers
Fine Gael is being urged to create a “new partnership” with farmers which would include a national farm succession programme,...
Video
Video: EPP conference in Carlow
Seán Kelly MEP and European People’s Party (EPP) group member for the Ireland South constituency brought a group of EU...
Agri Politics
EPP group to bring agricultural conference to Carlow
Seán Kelly MEP and European People’s Party (EPP) group member for the Ireland South constituency is bringing a group of...
Agri-Business
Harris: Farmers' work 'needs to be rewarded, respected and valued'
New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting, Simon Harris has said he wants to engage in a new partnership on agriculture...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys becomes deputy leader of Fine Gael
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, April 5), been appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael by the new leader of...
Agri-Business
Senator calls for Seanad debate on pressures facing farmers
A senator is calling for a debate to take place in the Seanad next week to discuss the challenges currently...
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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
Heydon 'available to serve' if there is Cabinet reshuffle
With Minister Simon Harris currently trying to secure enough votes to ensure he is formally elected as Taoiseach, following Leo...
News
Coveney not making himself 'available to serve in cabinet'
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that he will not be making himself “available to serve...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach-elect Harris on rural Ireland: 'We have your back'
The new leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris has used his first speech as party leader to mention...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Next Taoiseach must be 'prepared to see beyond the M50'
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the next Taoiseach must be willing...
News
Government based on 'issues and policy, not personalities' - Martin
Fianna Fáil leader and Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the government is based on “issues and policy, not personalities”,...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEPs to vote in favour of Nature Restoration Law
The five Irish Fine Gael MEPs have confirmed that they will vote in favour of the EU’s proposed Nature Restoration...
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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...
Dairy
Nitrates derogation: Key moments from the last 6 months
The last six months have been one of the most seismic periods in the recent history of Irish agriculture, especially...
Rural Life
Co. Mayo farmer to stand for local elections in 2024
A Co. Mayo farmer has been selected as a Fine Gael candidate for the Belmullet electoral area in the 2024...
Agri Politics
Nitrates derogation reduction 'biggest threat' warns dairy farmer
A Co. Galway dairy farmer has told a Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Agri Politics
Coveney: Fine Gael will 'not allow an urban/rural divide'
Rural Ireland is often defined through the “prism of agricultural farming” but that is not the full the story when...