Forestry
Ireland needs new 'national forestry authority' - Boyhan
A new national forestry authority is needed in Ireland to “restore confidence” in the sector, according to the Independent Senator...
Seanad
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Animal welfare 'vital' to reputation of Irish agriculture
Bord Bia has warned that “high standards of animal welfare” throughout the supply chain “are vital to maintaining the positive...
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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
New bill will "strengthen" position of farmers against buyers - minister
A new bill will help strengthen the position of “farmers, fishers and suppliers in the agri-food supply chain” against larger...
Veterinary
Veterinary medicines bill completes passage in Seanad
The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 has completed passage through the Seanad, with the amendments...
Rural Life
Brennan's Kilkenny farm to be debated in Dáil and Seanad
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has asked that issues of environmental contamination at Dan Brennan’s farm in Co. Kilkenny...
Rural Life
Ministers called on to appear in Seanad on food security
A number of ministers have been called on by a senator to appear in the Seanad to answer questions on...
Agri-Business
McGuinness: Some farming policy choices were 'not the right ones'
Some farming policy choices made by the EU and Ireland were not the right ones and some went too far,...
Dairy
No nitrates derogation guaranteed after 2025 - minister
Ireland may not have a nitrates derogation after 2025, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue....
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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-Business
Solar panel planning exemption due 'in coming months' - minister
The Seanad has heard that planning exemptions for solar panels on farm buildings will be finalised “in the coming months”....
Agri-Business
Seanad hears that fertiliser prices have risen by 72% in a year
The average price of all fertiliser has risen by 72% in a year, the Seanad has heard. “Every single farmer...
Horticulture
Peat: Bill to be introduced to allow harvesting for horticulture
A new bill is set to be introduced that will allow temporary peat extraction for horticultural purposes. The Horticultural Peat...
Beef
Seanad hears RVO vacancies hampering TB efforts
The Seanad has heard concerns over outbreaks of TB in west Co. Waterford and north Co. Cork, which is being...
Environment
Seanad passes climate bill
The Seanad has today (Friday, July 9), after nearly six hours of debate, passed the Climate Action and Low Carbon...
Agri Politics
Seanad bye-election: Fine Gael's Maria Byrne takes seat on Agricultural Panel
Fine Gael’s Maria Byrne has today (Wednesday, April 21) been elected to the Agricultural Panel of the Seanad. Bye-elections were...
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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 Politics
Marshall formally challenges for Seanad agricultural panel
Nomination papers for Ian Marshall, former President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), have been lodged with the clerk of...
Agri Politics
Polls to close on April 21 for new senator on agricultural panel
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has said that orders have been made directing that bye-elections be...
Agri Politics
Senator calls for continued farmer access to livestock medicine
Independent senator Victor Boyhan has called for continued access for farmers to essential livestock medicine. He spoke in the Seanad...
Agri-Business
Local authorities need more funding to promote biodiversity - senator
Fine Gael senator Aisling Dolan has urged Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett to...