Environment
Irish Wildlife Trust wants turf kept in the ground 'where it belongs'
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has called on the government to act to keep all turf in the ground where...
rural life
Rural Life
Farmland: Farm families - consistency needed between Irish and EU policy
On the latest episode of Farmland, the chair of the Family Farm and Social Affairs Committee of the Irish Farmers’...
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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...
Rural Life
Fine Gael whips tell Minister Ryan not to proceed with turf sale ban
The Fine Gael deputy government chief whip, Brendan Griffin and Seanad whip, senator Seán Kyne, have told Minister for the...
Rural Life
TD: Concerns around the use of Just Transition funding to import peat
Concerns are emerging around the possible use of Just Transition funding to import peat, according to independent TD for Laois-Offaly,...
Agri-Business
Farmland: Machinery prices and input costs for farm families
The latest episode of Farmland, shines a light on how the current inflation and input crises are affecting two key...
Rural Life
Initiative aims to 'Get Ireland Growing' and revive community action
The Get Ireland Growing initiative aims to stimulate conservation and inspire community action by encouraging people to start growing their...
Agri-Business
DAFM accused of leaving farmers 'under the heel of knackeries'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has criticised what it describes as the failure of the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
N.Ireland
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture
As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Rural Life
Green Party confirms that turf sale ban will proceed
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has confirmed that a ban on the sale of turf will...
Rural Life
Kilkenny gardaà issue warning over jeep driver selling power washers
An Garda Siochána has issued a warning after stopping the driver of a Range Rover with a non-Republic of Ireland...
Agri-Business
Government moves to 'offset' carbon tax increase on agri-diesel
The Cabinet has today (Wednesday, April 13) signed off on an agreement to “fully offset” an increase in carbon tax...
Rural Life
Turf sale ban could not be more 'inappropriate' - Cahill
The proposed ban on the sale and gifting of turf, which was recently suggested by the environment minister, Eamon Ryan,...
Rural Life
TDs call for Taoiseach to provide clarity on proposal to prohibit sale of turf
Deputy Michael Collins and his Rural Independent Group have called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to scrap any turf-cutting bans. The group...
Rural Life
TD says proposed ban on turf sale causes anger within rural communities
A proposal to prohibit the sale and marketing of turf has caused a sense of disbelief and anger within rural...
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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
'Rethink the sink' this Easter and prevent wastewater blockage
Irish Water and Clean Coasts are partnering with some of Ireland’s celebrated chefs to ask people to ‘rethink the sink’...
Agri-Business
Hauliers protest in Dublin over fuel prices
A number of truck drivers and hauliers have descended on Dublin city this morning (Monday, April 11) to protest over...
Rural Life
Irish Water: New water charges are geographically fairer than before
The billing system for non-domestic water use in Ireland that has resulted in a number of farmers paying multiple water...
Environment
Approval for controversial solar farm on farm land in Co. Meath
By Gordon Deegan An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead to controversial plans for a solar farm across a 300ac...