Agri Politics
New Dáil meeting for first time today
The newly elected 34th Dáil is meeting for the first time today (Wednesday, December 18) to take care of the...
General Election 2024
Agri Politics
Independent technical group formed for new Dáil
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has confirmed the formation of a new independent technical group for the 34th...
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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
What role will DAFM play in government formation talks?
As the dust settles on the general election, attention is now firmly focused on the talks surrounding the formation of...
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...
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
Rural candidates seeing TB as issue among farmer voters
A number of rural candidates in the 2024 General Election – which will take place tomorrow (Friday, November 29) –...
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...
Agri Politics
IGGG: 7 questions for tillage farmers to ask election candidates
As countdown continues to polling day on Friday (November 29), the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) has published a list...
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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
Rural TDs to make Carbon Tax 'red line' in government talks
The Rural Independents Group of TDs has said it will make the halting and roll-back of the Carbon Tax a...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland pledges €1bn in additional farm supports
Independent Ireland has pledged €1 billion in additional farm supports for the agriculture sector as part of its election manifesto....
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...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - Fitzmaurice wants system to defer inspections
There should be a “yellow card system” introduced for farmers to allow them to “put off” an inspection – except...