Agri Politics
Nolan confirms membership of independent technical group
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has today (Wednesday, December 11) confirmed her membership of the newly constituted independent technical...
General Election
Tillage
IGGG: 'Farmers must recognise value of Irish-grown grains'
The Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) has confirmed that the new Irish government must treat the nitrates derogation as a...
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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...
Opinion
Opinion: 3 standout farming priorities for next Irish govt
Three farming priorities stand out for the next Irish government, irrespective of which coalition of parties take over the reins...
Agri Politics
General Election: SF agriculture spokesperson Kenny elected
Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Martin Kenny has secured his re-election in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency in General Election 2024. The four...
Agri Politics
General Election: Final count in Donegal sees McConalogue safe
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has retained his Dáil seat in Donegal, as counting in General...
Agri Politics
General Election 2024: Heydon secures seat in Kildare South
Minister of State Martin Heydon has secured his Dáil seat in Kildare South as counting continues in General Election 2024....
Agri Politics
General Election 2024: Fitzmaurice comfortably re-elected
Independent Ireland’s Michael Fitzmaurice has been comfortably re-elected to the Dáil after the first count in Roscommon-Galway in General Election...
Agri Politics
General Election 2024: Minister Hackett unsuccessful in Dáil bid
Minister of State for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett has been unsuccessful in her bid to win a seat...
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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
General Election 2024: Greens in battle to retain Dáil presence
While the country awaits the completion of first counts from the 43 constituencies in General Election 2024, current indications suggest...
Agri Politics
Counting begins in General Election 2024
Counting is underway this morning (Saturday, November 30) in the General Election 2024 to determine the make up of the...
Tillage
IGGG calls for enhanced area payments within tillage sector
Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) chair Bobby Miller will be calling on the next Irish government to agree enhanced area...
Rural Life
Voting underway in General Election 2024
Ireland goes to the polls today (Friday, November 29) in the General Election to decide which 174 TDs will sit...
Rural Life
Watch: GE24 series – DAFM did not deliver for young farmers - farm leaders
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) did not deliver for young farmers under the last coalition government,...
Tillage
Video: GE24 series – What matters most to tillage farmers?
By Megan O’Brien The next government must provide real support for the tillage sector by fighting for the nitrates derogation...
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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...
Beef
Video: GE24 series – What matters most to beef farmers?
By Megan O’Brien Farmers in Ireland are already under increasing pressure every year and the Mercosur Trade Deal will have...
Dairy
Video: GE24 series – What matters most to dairy farmers?
By Megan O’Brien A failure to negotiate a stronger Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deal, insufficient support for food producers and...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series – Heydon 'TB programme is not working'
The current national bovine tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme “is not working at present” according to the Fine Gael election candidate...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - Kenny 'CAP budget needs to be enhanced'
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget “needs to be enhanced” and Ireland needs to get a “better deal”, according to Sinn...