Forestry
Forest owners to hold ash dieback protest outside Leinster House
Forestry owners impacted by ash dieback are being urged to join a protest outside Leinster House this week. The demonstration...
Protest
Dairy
ICMSA to participate in dairy farmer protest in Brussels
A delegation of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) will participate in a protest organised by the European...
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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...
N.Ireland
Research: Just one in five family farms making profit
Just one in five family farms in NI are making a profit from farming, according to research undertaken by the...
Agri Politics
Protest in London addressed 'fear over food security'- FFA
Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British...
Agri-Business
Copa Cogeca announces 'flash action' outside European Parliament
Copa Cogeca, the umbrella group of EU farm organisations, has announced that it will stage a “flash action” outside the...
Agri-Business
Cllr. Hackett criticises farmer protests demanding fewer regulations
Green Party Cllr. Mark Hackett has criticised farmer protests in Ireland pushing for fewer regulations and raised concerns that this...
Agri-Business
French farmers cause chaos at agricultural fair in Paris
French farmers have spilled manure and attempted to surround French president Emmanuel Macron at an agricultural fair in Paris today...
Agri-Business
Polish protesters spill Ukrainian grain on railway tracks
Polish protesters have spilled about four tonnes of Ukrainian grain from two carriages on railway tracks in Poland, Ukraine’s Minister...
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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 Politics
'Tractorcade' formed by over 250 farmers in Waterford City
Over 250 farmers have formed a “tractorcade” in Waterford City tonight (Friday, February 16) as the next stage of the...
Rural Life
Carlow IFA holds demonstration in solidarity with EU farmers
The Carlow executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has held a demonstration as part of the association’s nationwide “show...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Majority of Irish farmers support farmer-led protests
The majority of farmers here support farmer-led protests such as those seen across Europe in recent weeks and months. Agriland...
Agri Politics
French farmers to begin blocking major roads into Paris
French farmers will begin blocking main highways in Paris today (Monday, January 29), as agricultural protests continue, according to the...
Agri Politics
German farmers to go ahead with large-scale Berlin demonstration
Farmers in Germany are set to move ahead with a large scale demonstration in the capital Berlin on Monday (January...
Rural Life
German farmer protests gets underway in several cities
German farmers, as well as workers in the haulage industry, have taken to the streets of several cities across Germany...
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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...
Agri-Business
German farmers protest against cut in tax reliefs
German farmers have been protesting at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin against government plans to cut farmer tax reliefs in...
Pig/Poultry
IFA requests meeting with pig processors to discuss drops in prices
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs Committee has requested a meeting with processors in the new year to discuss drops in...
Beef
Farmers protest at National Beef Conference in Ballinasloe
A protest got underway at the Teagasc National Beef Conference in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway today (Tuesday, November 21). The protesting...
N.Ireland
NI vet pay strike to disrupt ports and abattoirs
Members of the Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) are set to strike for five days, disrupting Northern Ireland’s ports...