Agri Politics
Deering announces candidacy for Seanad by-election
Former Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine chairman Pat Deering has announced his candidacy for the Seanad...
Seanad
Agri Politics
Lombard appointed Fine Gael agri spokesperson in Seanad
Fine Gael senator Tim Lombard as been appointed the party’s spokesperson on agriculture, food and the marine in the Seanad....
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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
Seanad Election: Who got in - and who missed out - on the Agriculture Panel
The Seanad Election was held yesterday, Tuesday, March 31, to elect 43 of the 60 members for the upper house...
Agri Politics
Former ICSA president nominated for Seanad seat
The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has been nominated for a seat in the...
Agri Politics
Grandson of 1916 leader nominated for Seanad's Agriculture Panel
A grandson of a general in the 1916 Rising has been nominated for a seat in the Seanad on the...
Agri Politics
Green Party agri spokesperson elected to Seanad
The Green Party spokesperson for agriculture, Pippa Hackett, has been elected to the Seanad. Commenting earlier today, Friday, November 1,...
Agri Politics
Former Ulster farming president Ian Marshall to take seat in Seanad
Co. Armagh farmer Ian Marshall has been elected to the Irish Seanad in today’s by-election. Markethill man Marshall was put...
Agri Politics
Former UFU president 'honoured' by Taoiseach's Seanad nomination
Ian Marshall, former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, says he is “honoured” to be considered for a seat in Seanad...
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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...
Rural Life
Ministers to appear before Seanad to discuss farm safety
A greater effort is needed by the government to help promote farm safety across the country, according to Fianna Fail’s...
Agri-Business
Report proposes free trade for agri goods under Brexit
The Seanad report on Brexit has proposed that a free trade agreement, for “vulnerable sectors” like agriculture, should be considered...
Environment
26 illegal fires recorded during the closed season in 2016
A total of 27 wild fires were recorded by the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) during the bird nesting season in...