Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - 'ACRES is too complex' - Heydon
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has said it is “not acceptable” to him...
Minister for Agriculture
Agri Politics
Macra: Minister Heydon 'is aware' of the challenges facing farming
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is “more than aware of the challenges facing...
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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
ICSA welcomes Heydon appointment as minister for agriculture
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon...
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
Agriland survey: Michael Healy-Rae top choice for agri minister
A majority of Agriland readers who took part in a snap survey over a 24-hour period have indicated that they would...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Who should be the next Minister for Agriculture?
The next Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will have no shortage of priorities awaiting decisions or action before...
Agri Politics
Michael Healy-Rae to take up junior ministerial role
Independent TDs for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae have reached an agreement to support the incoming government, with the draft...
Rural Life
Watch: Protesters at Dáil call for permanent closure of horse abattoir
Around 100 protesters gathered outside government buildings today (Tuesday, June 18) to call for the permanent closure of Ireland’s only...
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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
Kerrane: Govt response to wet weather 'not good enough'
As the wet weather continues, Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane, has said that government response is “not good...
Tillage
Miller: General mood of tillage sector 'extremely low'
The additional support needs of tillage farmers will be top of the agenda when representatives of the Irish Grain Growers’...
Rural Life
Countdown to April 1 deadline for next RZLT submissions
Landowners have until April 1 to make submissions to the relevant Local Authority on whether their land meets the criteria...
Dairy News
DAFM: Derogation application/banding declaration portals open
The 2024 nitrates derogation application system and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) portal for dairy farmers to indicate their nitrates dairy banding...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM announces interim payment to ACRES Tranche 1 participants
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) announced today (Friday, February 9) its intention to make an interim...
Rural Life
Protestors from agri-sector confront minister at hotel
A group of farmers and contractors have staged a protest outside a hotel in Co. Westmeath tonight (Thursday, February 1)...
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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...
Rural Life
Kerrane: Action needed from minister on Agriland fodder survey results
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to outline his response to a survey conducted by...
Dairy News
Minister: Govt 'committed to maintaining nitrates derogation'
The government is “committed” to maintaining the nitrates derogation past 2025, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, told...
CAP / Schemes
How the current timeline for TAMS 3 approval is looking
To date, administrative checks have been conducted on 6,298 applications out of a total of 8,241 submitted for Targeted Agriculture...
Dairy
Co. Limerick family wins top prize at NDC and Kerrygold milk awards
The Macnamara family from Hospital, Co. Limerick have been announced as the overall winners of the 2023 National Dairy Council...