Forestry
IFA forestry chair calls for funded insurance for growers
The Irish Farmers Association’s (IFA) forestry chairperson, Padraig Stapleton, has called on the government to partly fund a national insurance...
Government
Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: 'The government must act now' on storm aftermath
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn....
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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
Minister Healy-Rae: 'Ready to serve the farming community'
The Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae today (Wednesday, January 29) said he was “honoured, humbled and ready to serve...
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...
Agri Politics
How much can you earn as a minister in DAFM?
It is all change in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as a new set of ministers...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers....
Agri Politics
What will farmers get from draft programme for govt?
A number of new measures are being pledged for the agricultural sector under the new draft programme for government published...
Rural Life
Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational...
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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...
Environment
Now is the time for tough talking on climate - An Taisce
As negotiations continue around the formation of the new government, An Taisce is calling on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
N.Ireland
UFU to be 'relentless' in lobbying govt during 2025
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has said that the union will continue to be “relentless” in lobbying government...
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...
Forestry
SEEFA: Forestry manifesto pledges broken down per party
Following the publication of most political party’s manifestos in the lead up to the general election on Friday (November 26),...
Agri-Business
Budget 2025: DAFM allocated over €2bn in funding
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been allocated over €2 billion as part of Budget 2025...
Agri-Business
Farming priorities raised with ministers ahead of Budget 2025
A delegation of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), led by its president Francie Gorman has set out its priorities for...
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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-Business
How much farmland is currently zoned under RZLT?
Government departments have failed to confirm to Agriland the total amount of farmland that is currently zoned under the Residential...
Agri-Business
Farm orgs react to lowest farm income level 'in more than a decade'
President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan has said that the government “should be ashamed” of...
Agri Politics
Roderic O’Gorman announced as new Green Party leader
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland, has today (Monday, July 8), been announced as...
Rural Life
€30m in emergency funding for local and regional road network
The government today (Friday, May 31) announced an emergency investment of €30 million to support Local Authorities in the maintenance...