Agri Politics
Martin Heydon confirmed as new minister for agriculture
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today (Thursday, January 23) been confirmed as the next Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries...
Micheál Martin
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today (Thursday, January 23) been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the...
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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-Business
Fears EU countries could be left out of Mercosur deal approval
An Irish MEP has urged the government to seek legal advice on an apparent attempt to ratify the EU-Mercosur Trade...
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin: 'Makes no sense' to accept Mercosur deal in current form
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has made a commitment to farmers to oppose the Mercosur deal and said that it...
Agri Politics
Bluetongue: Gorman tells Taoiseach state must be 'on red alert'
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has told Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin that the state must...
CAP / Schemes
Gorman to meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste on farming priorities
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin separately today (Tuesday,...
Rural Life
Calls for Offaly to be prioritised in Just Transition funding
A TD has called on the government to prioritise Co. Offaly for funding under the Just Transition Fund (JTF). Laois-Offaly...
Rural Life
People need 'legally binding rights' on wind farm development - TD
A TD has called on the government to publish guidelines on wind farm development, saying that people “need legally binding...
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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...
News
Government based on 'issues and policy, not personalities' - Martin
Fianna Fáil leader and Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the government is based on “issues and policy, not personalities”,...
Dairy
Cork IFA protest over derogation cut in Carrigaline
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Cork branch is protesting in Carrigaline, Co. Cork today (Friday, December 1) over what it...
Rural Life
Tánaiste launches new Shared Island Project for rural communities
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin launched a new Shared Island Project for rural communities this morning (October...
Agri Politics
TD calls on DAFM for fodder support following Shannon Callows flooding
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for fodder support following...