Rural Life
Call for review of legislation covering trespass on farmland
A review of the legislation governing the issue of trespass on farmland is urgently required, according to an independent TD....
legislation
Agri-Business
Irish Seed Savers among 139 groups calling for improved EU law
The Irish Seed Savers’ Association is among 139 organisations from 23 European countries calling for urgent improvements to EU seed...
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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
ICMSA: Current vaccine distribution model 'needs to stay'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on the government to “side with farmers” and keep the current...
Agri-Business
Agriculture Appeals Review Panel to consist of 7 members
The new Agriculture Appeals Review Panel is due to consist of seven members, according to the latest draft legislation. The...
Agri-Business
Agricultural Appeals Review Panel moves closer
The government has drafted legislation which will allow for the establishment of the Agricultural Appeals Review Panel. The general scheme...
Agri-Business
Delay to River Shannon authority legislation 'insulting' - Nolan
An independent TD has said that delays to legislation to establish a single management authority for the River Shannon is...
Rural Life
New legislation in place to protect dogs from ear cropping
New legislation on the practice of cropping the ears of dogs has been signed into law by the Minister for...
Agri-Business
TD claims agri-food regulator will be a 'toothless tiger'
The government’s proposed new agri-food regulator could amount to a “toothless tiger”, an independent TD has claimed. Deputy Michael McNamara,...
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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...
Rural Life
Community Growers highlight challenge of finding land
An increasing number of people want to grow their own food locally, but finding suitable land to establish community gardens...
Agri-Business
Committee to examine new legislation for cooperative sector
The Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment will meet today (Wednesday, December 14) to discuss new draft legislation for...
Agri-Business
Work underway on new legislation for cooperative sector
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar has confirmed today (Wednesday, November 16) that work is...
Agri-Business
Minister to bring water abstraction bill before Oireachtas
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is set to bring legislation on water abstraction before the Oireachtas in...