Rural Life
Operations at horse abattoir in Co. Kildare suspended by minister
Operations at Ireland’s only horse abattoir, Shannonside Foods have been suspended by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
RTÉ Investigates
Rural Life
Protesters gather at horse abattoir following exposed animal abuse
Around 300 protesters gathered outside Ireland’s only horse abattoir today (Saturday, June 15) in light of a recent investigation on...
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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-Business
Minister: 'Every appropriate step' being taken in horse investigation
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that “every appropriate step” is being taken in an...
Agri-Business
DAFM investigating supply of horses for slaughter
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently investigating the treatment of horses destined for slaughter. The...
Agri Politics
Video: Taoiseach outlines govt 'commitment' to rural Ireland
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that he wanted to “assure” people about the “government’s commitment to rural Ireland”. Speaking...