Sean Sherlock

Major regional roadshow aims to grow Ireland’s organic livestock sector

Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a...

Agri Politics

about 3 years ago

TD calls for Citizens' Assembly on the future of Irish agriculture

Agriculture spokesperson for the Labour Party, Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has called for a...

Forestry

over 3 years ago

Forestry licensing remains 'major issue' impacting hurley makers - TD

Forestry licences are currently not being issued within an acceptable timeframe of 120 days,...

Forestry

over 3 years ago

Dáil debate over afforestation licences and a 'lack of ambition'

Agriculture spokesperson for the Labour Party, Seán Sherlock has said there is a lack of ambition,...

Forestry

over 4 years ago

Department 'moving goal posts' on forestry approvals - Sherlock

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is "moving the goal posts" on ecology reviews...

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

Sherlock on peat decision: Will we be importing compost as a consequence?

The security of compost availability following Bord na Móna's decision to halt peat harvesting has...

Using science-backed strategies to reduce risks and boost crop yields

As farmers struggle with ever-decreasing chemical options, increasing environmental pressures, and...

Forestry

almost 5 years ago

'What do we tell someone waiting 900 days for a tree felling licence?' - Sherlock

Deputy Seán Sherlock has questioned Minister Pippa Hackett on whether more full-time staff will be...

Forestry

almost 5 years ago

Mackinnon report 'buried' - Forest Industries Ireland

A senior representative of Forest Industries Ireland (FII) - the Ibec group that represents the...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Minister and department need to incentivise 'environmentally friendly' grass

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and his department are being urged to be more...

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

Agriculture minister urged to appoint chair to implement forestry report

The Labour party spokesperson on agriculture Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister for...

Forestry

almost 5 years ago

'Root and branch review' of forestry outside current bill called for

A "root and branch review" of the entire forestry policy is needed, outside of the current bill...

Forestry

about 5 years ago

'Backlog of over 1,500 applications': Issue of felling and forestry licences raised

The backlog in the approval of forestry felling licences was raised as a key concern by Labour...

Future-proofing your farm: Steps you can take today

Irish dairy farmers face constant change, from unpredictable weather to evolving regulations and...

Agri Politics

about 5 years ago

Sherlock: 'I hope to be an advocate for farm families'

Newly appointed Labour Party spokesperson for agriculture, Sean Sherlock, has set his sights on...

Agri Politics

about 5 years ago

Cork TD appointed Labour spokesperson for agriculture

Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock has been appointed as his party's spokesperson on agriculture...