Agri Politics
'Urgent' call for storm resilience plan after rural Ireland battered
The government has been urged to take “immediate action” to strengthen infrastructure in Roscommon and Galway, by implementing a storm...
Galway
Forestry
Forestry farmer urges Healy-Rae to 'flex his political muscle'
A forestry farmer in Galway has called on Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
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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...
Rural Life
Social initiative for farmers developed in Galway now launched in US
Farmer’s Yards, a social wellbeing initiative developed at University of Galway for the farming community, has been launched in the...
Environment
Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing
Old Irish Goats are planned to be used in a new pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated...
Sheep
Galway and Meath to host lowland sheep conference
The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference takes place on Tuesday, January 28 at the Ard RÃ House Hotel, Tuam, Co....
Agri-Business
Galway company Glanua acquires UK-based AD and biogas firm
Glanua, an engineering company in Co. Galway, has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, an engineering and services firm that specialises in...
Agri-Business
An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Galway veterinary clinic
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a proposed new large animal veterinary clinic in Co. Galway due to...
Agri-Business
Chanelle Pharma appoints new general manager
Pharmaceutical company, Chanelle Pharma, which is headquartered in Co. Galway, has appointed Pat McLoughlin as general manager. McLoughlin has over...
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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-Business
New Connemara Food Hub to support producers
Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced the establishment of a pioneering new Food Hub at the Enterprise Centre in Ros Muc,...
Rural Life
Court: Farmer avoids jail over 'cow dung' assault on then minister
By Gordon Deegan The south Galway farmer who threw a bag on cow dung in the direction of then junior...
Machinery
Two new Deutz Fahr dealers for Cork and Galway
Manufacturers need dealers to sell their products and Deutz Fahr has, over the last few months, expanded its network in...
Rural Life
Gardaà investigate number of burglaries in Co. Cavan
An Garda SÃochána are continuing to investigate after a number of burglaries occurred across the last few weeks in Co....
Environment
Deadline nears to join water quality project offering up to €2k/ha
The deadline is approaching for up to 600 farmers to join the EU-funded Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme for water...
Rural Life
Storm Bert: Met Éireann issues Status Red rainfall warnings
Ahead of the arrival of Storm Bert, Met Éireann has issued Status Red weather warnings for rainfall for counties Cork...
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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
19-year-old man dies after road accident involving tractor in Galway
Gardaà have confirmed that a 19-year-old man has died following an accident involving a tractor in Co. Galway yesterday (Saturday,...
Sheep
Watch: 'Diversification is key' at east Galway organic sheep farm
Blátnaid Gallagher is the proud proprietor of ‘Murray Meadows’, a 120ac organic sheep farm based outside Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, which derives...
Rural Life
County council cathaoirleach calls for 'critical' rural planning reforms
The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for “critical” reforms to rural planning policy, to provide greater support for...
Sheep
Galway dog warden conducts enquiries over sheep worrying
Galway County Council’s dog warden is conducting door-to-door enquiries on the back of a recent sheep worrying incident in the...