Rural Life
Farmers again urged to prioritise safety in storm repairs
Farmers have been again urged to prioritise their safety when working on repairs to damaged part of their farms following...
INHFA
Agri Politics
INHFA: 'CAP is why we were set up'
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA), celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has re-emphasised how important the Common...
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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
Farmers need specifics around government supports - INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government. However,...
Rural Life
INHFA members in charity tractor 'trek' from Mizen to Malin
Six members of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) will take to their tractors for a 710km charity...
Agri Politics
INHFA: One department should be responsible for dog control
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that the formation of a new government provides an opportunity...
Agri Politics
Mercosur should be 'red line' issue for next govt - Irish farm orgs
The next government must make opposition to Mercosur a “red line” issue and “stop” the controversial trade agreement going through,...
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,...
Agri Politics
INHFA: Clarity needed on possible carbon tax on peat soils
The Irish Natura Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that it is concerned that commitments given on the Nature Restoration...
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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
Watch: Farm orgs protest together against Mercosur deal
Members of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) along with the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) came together to...
Agri Politics
Call for 'active engagement' with key stakeholders in ACRES review
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that a review of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
CAP / Schemes
Some ACRES balancing payments delayed until 2025 - farm org
Some farmers that are awaiting balancing payment for year one of the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) will have...
Sheep
INHFA: Increased supports in Budget 2025 'welcome'
Increased supports delivered today (Tuesday, October 1) in Budget 2025 for suckler and sheep farmers have been welcomed by the...
CAP / Schemes
Call for 'full tax exemptions' on environmental schemes in budget
The government is being called on to provide “full tax exemptions” in Budget 2025 for all payments farmers receive under...
Rural Life
INHFA: 'Fodder support scheme' needed in Budget 2025
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) today (Monday, September 30) urged the government to introduce a fodder support...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Calls for stakeholder 'roundtable' to address ACRES problems
A farm organisation has called on “roundtable” discussions to take place among stakeholders to address issue plaguing the Agri Climate...
Rural Life
INHFA calls for 'planned cull' of wild deer in Mayo
The Mayo branch of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said it is alarmed at “the increasing...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Call for clarity on landscape actions on commonages
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on to provide clarity on landscape action (LA) options...
Agri-Business
INHFA calls for suspension of plan to recoup ACRES money
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and...