Beef
Beef industry 'on its knees' after 30% price slump since July
The Irish beef industry is on its knees with cow prices down by 33% since July 2018, the Fianna Fail...
Jackie Cahill
Rural Life
Rural crime and repeat offenders: 'Laws aren't strong enough'
Stricter laws to allow Gardai to take on rural crime have been called for by deputy Jackie Cahill, with reform...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri-Business
Creed called upon to address 3 'fundamental issues' at upcoming meeting
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has been called upon to address three “fundamental issues” at...
Agri Politics
Credit is key for farmers this autumn - Cahill
Three issues need to be addressed as a matter of priority by the Government to avoid the worst of a...
Grass
Extension to the chemical fertiliser application deadline called for
An extension to the closing date for the spreading of chemical fertiliser has been called for by Fianna Fail’s Jackie...
Beef
Factories exploiting farmers to 'an unbelievable extent'
Meat factories are exploiting farmers to “an believable extent”, according to Fianna Fail TD and dairy farmer Jackie Cahill. Speaking...
Agri-Business
'We don't need to apologise for calling for an increase in the CAP budget'
Farmers shouldn’t need to apologise for calling for an increase in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget, according to the...
CAP / Schemes
'There should be no fine if an inspector doesn't carry out an inspection correctly'
If an inspector doesn’t carry out an on-farm inspection correctly, there should be no fines issued as a result of...
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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
'I'd love to be Minister for Agriculture'
While many Irish politicians anxiously brood over the timing of the next General Election, Fianna Fail’s Jackie Cahill already has...
Agri-Business
Review of department farm inspections ordered
A review of inspections carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on farms, and the appeal...
Rural Life
Authorities confirm Silvermines dairy farms are 'back in production'
It has been confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, that milk is once again...
Beef
Beef industry 'one or two decisions' away from mega-processor domination
The Irish beef industry is only one or two decisions away from being completely dominated by mega-processors, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Food,...
Environment
Changes to hedgecutting laws may not happen until after Christmas
Changes to the current legislation around hedgecutting and gorse burning might not happen until after Christmas as the Heritage Bill...
Agri-Business
'Potential loss of jobs at Tipperary mushroom factory a direct result of Brexit'
The potential loss of 70 jobs today at Schiele and McDonald Mushrooms is a hammer blow to the local community...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Dairy
'A number of dairy farmers are going to go bankrupt in 2016'
Ireland is only 12 months post-quota and unfortunately, a number of our dairy farmers are going to go bankrupt in...
Agri-Business
ICMSA's Jackie Cahill gets the nod for Fianna Fail in Tipperary
The former President of the ICMSA Jackie Cahill has received the nod from Fianna Fail to represent the party in...