Phil Hogan

Agri Politics

Hogan lands Europe's top agriculture job

President-elect of the European Commission Jean Claude Junker announced his cabinet this morning and included Former Minister for Environment Phil Hogan as...

September 10, 2014 8:15am

Agri Politics

Leaked documents say Hogan set to be EU Agriculture Commissioner

Reports from Europe this morning say that Former Minister for Environment Phil Hogan will get the job as the next EU...

September 4, 2014 12:01pm

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...

Agri Politics

Minister of State calls for loyalty over Hogan's commission bid

The Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture Tom Hayes has called on a show of loyalty from those...

September 4, 2014 11:26am

Agri Politics

Phil Hogan set for top EU Commissioner role in agriculture or trade

While opposition grows from MEPs outside of Fine Gael to his candidacy, Phil Hogan looks set to be get either...

July 15, 2014 3:38pm

Agri Politics

Ireland to push for butterfat adjustment again

ICOS sources in Brussels have told Agriland that Ireland will push to have the butterfat adjustment issue debated at next...

July 10, 2014 4:31pm

Breaking News

No exceptions for agriculture on climate change - Minister Phil Hogan

Agriculture must become carbon neutral to fulfil its climate change obligations, according to the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan,...

April 23, 2014 3:14pm

Agri-Business

Taoiseach says 'change for the better is coming' for rural Ireland

There is an explicit need for ministerial responsibility on co-ordinating agencies dealing with rural development in Ireland. According to the...

April 14, 2014 11:05am

Breaking News

€20m funding for rural group water and sewage schemes

Nearly €20 million has been provided for Group Water and Group Sewerage Schemes as part of the Rural Water Programme....

April 10, 2014 7:00pm

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...

Breaking News

IFA criticise failure of local authorities to tackle litter scourge

IFA Deputy President & Countryside Chairman Tim O’Leary has accused local authorities of failing to implement litter laws and of...

March 28, 2014 2:12pm

Breaking News

ISPCA reminds dog owners to be vigilant during lambing season

The Department of the Environment and the ISPCA have joined together to remind dog owners to act responsibly as we...

March 19, 2014 8:06am

Breaking News

'Extraordinary storm as next 48 hours critical'

There was significant damage and disruption in the transport and energy sectors across Ireland caused by yesterday’s storm. This is...

February 13, 2014 6:00pm

Breaking News

Ireland secures Nitrates derogation

It was confirmed today that Ireland has secured a derogation under the Nitrates Directive after a vote took place at...

February 5, 2014 3:41pm

Breaking News

Hogan outlines how dates for spreading slurry were selected

The closed periods for spreading slurry in Ireland were decided following extensive consultation and were discussed with farming bodies and...

February 3, 2014 11:31am

Breaking News

New Nitrates plan under fire

Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Programme announced by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney and Environment Minister Phil Hogan yesterday has come under...

January 30, 2014 9:06am