Environment
McConalogue: Wasting food is 'costing each of us money'
Ireland needs to “do more” in terms of food loss and waste, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Minister McConalogue
Dairy
Minister: Loss of derogation would be 'consolidation and larger farms'
The removal of the nitrates derogation in Ireland “would inevitably be consolidation and larger farms,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food...
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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...
Environment
McConalogue: 'Not in position' to extend slurry spreading season
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Thursday, September 26) told the Dáil that he will...
Agri Politics
Increasing TB levels 'causing terrible stress' - Lombard
Senator Tim Lombard told the Seanad that the increasing levels of bovine tuberculosis (TB) is causing “terrible stress” for farm families....
Rural Life
Fitzmaurice: Farmers facing 'significant' slurry challenges
Farmers throughout the country are dealing with “significant challenges” when it comes to spreading slurry because of poor grass growth...
Rural Life
Farmers advised to declare closing stock on fertiliser database now
The facility for declaring 2024 closing stock of fertiliser on the National Fertiliser Database (NFD) is now available online. The...
Rural Life
Minister accepts heritage award for Traditional Farm Buildings
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue accepted an award today (Thursday, September 19), on behalf of the...
Agri-Business
Kenny calls for recoupment of ACRES overpayments to be delayed
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Development Martin Kenny is calling for the recoupment of payments under the Agri-Climate...
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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-Business
Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 signed into law
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has signed the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 into law. The...
Agri-Business
Food regulator seeks further powers as some retailers 'not engaging'
A letter from the Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Beef
Watch: Official launch of Irish beef into the Korean market
Irish beef was officially launched into the Korean market today (Friday, September 6) by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Agri-Business
Watch: Minister defends EU stance in 'subsidy' row on China visit
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today (Wednesday, September 4) defended the stance of the EU,...
Rural Life
Water charges would 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers - Harkin
Increases to water charges proposed by Uisce Éireann will “hurt the most vulnerable” farmers, according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marian...
Dairy
Nutrient storage scheme and eligibility changes for LESS announced
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced today (Wednesday, August 21) the opening of a dedicated Nutrient...
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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....
Agri-Business
Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming proposed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Sunday, August 11), announced his intention to establish a...
Agri Politics
Oireachtas Ag committee to meet McConalogue on straw measure
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, is scheduled to meet with TDs and senators from the...
Tillage
Suspension of Straw Incorporation Measure for 2024 proposed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, July 17), announced his intention to seek a...
Beef
Minister: ANC stocking requirements 'waived' for herds with TB
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the stocking density requirement under the Areas of Natural...