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€850,000 announced for rural regeneration projects
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Friday, March 4) announced over €850,000 in funding to support...
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'Explosion' in next fortnight if government doesn't tackle fuel pricing - TD
There will be an “explosion” in Ireland in the next fortnight if the government does not take action to address...
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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...
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Free 'Farming 360' programme for farm families
Farming families can now avail of ‘Farming 360’, a free, 11-week programme to help improve their traditional and digital skills,...
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'Government must come to its senses' amid energy crisis - TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan to...
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Rural households worst affected by inflation
An economic letter from the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that rural households in Ireland experience a higher than...
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Minister announces launch of 2022 programme for rural funding
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (February 24, 2022) announced the launch of the 2022...
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Gardaí detect smuggled kerosene and green diesel in rural crime sting
Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), An Garda Síochána conducted a number of operations along border...
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Part-time farmers deserve more respect and support - Hackett
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has said part-time farmers deserve...
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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...
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'Fear of attack' at home can never be tolerated - justice minister
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has said that “violent crime has no place in our society” following an horrendous...
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Minister urged to expedite legislation to prevent dog attacks on livestock
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that there are a number of key messages from the recent case at...
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'Scheduled carbon tax increase must be immediately set aside' - TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to take action against the soaring increases in...
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Water quality: Ministers call on public to engage in consultation
Ministers have called for people to get involved and share their views on water quality at forthcoming local public meetings...
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Clarity sought on green waste burning exemption for farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is seeking urgent clarity on the future of a legal exemption allowing farmers to burn...
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Dog owner pays €6,500 to avoid jail following sheep attack
By Gordon Deegan Controversial horse trainer, Stephen Mahon, has avoided jail after paying €6,500 compensation to a 67-year-old farmer left...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
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Longford men win €400,000 worth of machinery in 8 days
A father and son from Co. Longford have said that they are still in shock after winning almost €400,000 worth...
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North-south agreement to protect heritage of old farm buildings
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to protect vernacular heritage such as old farm buildings across the entire island of Ireland...
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Remote working to 'completely revive' rural Ireland - MEP
Remote and hybrid working options have the potential to “completely revive” rural Ireland, Fine Gael MEP for the Midlands North...
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Weekend weather forecast: Mostly dry with cool temperatures
The weekend weather forecast indicates that it is expected to be mostly settled in many areas of the country with...