Rural Life
TD: County council farm inspections are 'far more intense'
A Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West has warned that county council farm inspections are “far more intense” than for...
Nitrates Derogation
Agri Politics
Watch: Irish MEPs in Brussels on the next EU agri-commissioner
The European Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, delivered what has been generally viewed as a confident performance during...
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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...
Dairy
DAFM: 4-day rule for slurry movements from January
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that the four-day rule for slurry movements will come...
Rural Life
Watch: Mercosur and derogation key concerns at IFA conference
The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) Farming and Food Conference – titled ‘A Sector Worth Backing’ – has concluded this evening...
Dairy
Watch: New cabinet committee on water quality to be formed
A new cabinet committee is to be formed to address water quality in an effort to retain the nitrates derogation....
Agri Politics
Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation
Taoiseach Simon Harris told the Dáil today (Tuesday, October 22) that “we must be ready to pull together as a...
Beef
Table: Irish cow numbers fall over 78,000 head in past year
Irish cow numbers as of September 1, 2024, is over 78,000 head below the same date of 2023, latest figures...
Agri Politics
Kelly: Grass-based farming system 'justifies' nitrates derogation
Two powerful European politicians who will play a key role in future decisions on Ireland’s nitrates derogation have been urged...
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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...
Environment
MEP and TD meet new environment commissioner on derogation
An Irish MEP and Irish TD have both met with the new incoming European Commissioner for the Environment on Ireland’s...
Dairy
48% of derogation applicants have less than 150 livestock units
Some 48% of farmers who applied for a nitrates derogation in 2023 have 150 livestock units (LUs) or less, according...
Dairy
FF MEPs meet incoming EU agriculture commissioner
Three MEPs from Fianna Fáil have met with the incoming European Commissioner for Agriculture, with the meeting focusing on a...
Agri-Business
Call for Taoiseach to lead Ireland's derogation application
The Seanad has heard that the office of the Taoiseach should lead Ireland’s application for a new nitrates derogation, rather...
Dairy
Aurivo delegation meets minister on Donegal farm
Aurivo representatives met with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue in recent days to stress the importance of...
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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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...
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...
Opinion
Opinion: Taoiseach adamant he is 'listening' to farmers
Taoiseach Simon Harris visited the Agriland tent at the National Ploughing Championships and announced that he fully recognises the needs...
Dairy
Massey confident of better water quality data in 'normal' weather
The senior inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for air and water quality, Ted...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach: Apple funding could help retain nitrates derogation
An Taoiseach Simon Harris has said his ‘thinking’ on the spending of the €14 billion fund resulting from the Apple...