Agri Politics
Who are the senators who make up the new agricultural panel?
Seanad Éireann comprises 60 members, who are elected to five vocational panels, from two university constituencies or nominated by the...
Seanad
Agri Politics
Senator Boyhan wins third term in Seanad on the Agricultural Panel
Senator Victor Boyhan has been elected on the first count to a third term in the Seanad on the Agricultural...
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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 Politics
Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland’s family farms are “an absolute priority” in the new draft programme for...
Agri Politics
Seanad election: Who's in contention on the Agricultural Panel?
The excitement and drama of the 2024 General Election may be behind us at this point, but the Seanad election...
Agri Politics
Greens select Noonan as agri panel candidate in Seanad election
The Green Party has today (Wednesday, December 18) announced that Malcolm Noonan has been chosen to run as a candidate...
Rural Life
Senator: Election manifestos must address farmers' mental health
An independent senator has called for commitments around the impacts of mental health on farm families and communities in election...
Agri Politics
Boyhan to run again for seat in Seanad
Victor Boyhan, a member of the Seanad for the Agricultural Panel, has confirmed that he will run to retain his...
CAP / Schemes
Senator: Farmer's pension 'reviewed' following €5,000 ACRES payment
A farmer’s pension reduced by “nearly €50”  after an Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) payment of €5,000 was lodged in...
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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
Increasing TB levels 'causing terrible stress' - Lombard
Senator Tim Lombard told the Seanad that the increasing levels of bovine tuberculosis (TB) is causing “terrible stress” for farm families....
Rural Life
Attorney General 'reviewing' draft Rural Housing Guidelines
The draft Rural Housing Guidelines are currently subject to a legal review by the Attorney General, the Minister of State...
Agri-Business
Senator: Agriculture industry needs 'more women involved'
A Fine Gael senator has called for a debate in the Seanad on how to increase the number of women...
Agri Politics
Mary Robinson: 'Big farmers have to address policy issues'
Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, has warned that there are “big farmers who have to address policy issues –...
Agri-Business
Senator calls for Seanad debate on pressures facing farmers
A senator is calling for a debate to take place in the Seanad next week to discuss the challenges currently...
Rural Life
Government opposes bill to 'save' Galway wind farm
The government has opposed a bill which was presented by a group of senators earlier this week to “save” the...
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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
Temporary extension sought for farmers to cut hedges
The need for a temporary extension for farmers to cut hedges beyond March 1 this year due to recent wet...
Agri-Business
Senator calls for action as fallen animals 'build up' on farms
A senator has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to intervene in a dispute between...
Environment
TAMS 3: DAFM needs to work on Saturday and Sunday on applications - Lombard
Many farmers cannot move forward on Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) projects because they “cannot get the approvals required”,...
Agri-Business
RZLT draft revised final map to be published in February 2024
A draft revised final Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) map will be published on February 1, 2024, Minister of State...