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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Agri Politics
Election candidates urged to prioritise rural housing
Independent Senator Victor Boyhan has called on all political parties to make rural housing commitments a key issue in the...
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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
Outgoing wishes paid to Cahill at final agri Oireachtas meeting
Outgoing wishes were paid by members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the chair...
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-Business
Boyhan: 'Disappointing RZLT result for farmers' in Budget 2025
Senator Victor Boyhan has said the announcement today (Tuesday, October 1) on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) as part...
Rural Life
Govt delay to RZLT broadly welcomed but criticised by Sinn FéinÂ
Farmers will be “reassured” today (Tuesday, August 20) by the government’s decision to delay the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)...
Rural Life
One-off rural housing 'still best option for many people' - TD
Building a one-off home “is still the best option for many people from rural communities who are struggling to get...
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...
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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
Senator urges farmers to have their say on project to 'improve' N4
Farmers and other stakeholders have been urged by a senator to be “vigilant” and have their say on the N4...
Agri-Business
DAFM officials to be questioned by PAC over horse abattoir
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...
Rural Life
Boyhan: Unannounced farm inspections 'issue we need to address'
Unannounced or “unreasonably announced” farm inspections as required under European Union regulations need to be addressed in the next Farmers’ Charter...
Veterinary
Senator calls for 'more determination' for veterinary schools
Member of the Seanad Éireann, Senator Victor Boyhan, has called on the government to prioritise its plans to establish a...
Rural Life
Goats to be introduced to Dublin hill after gorse fires
Native Irish goats are to be introduced to Killiney Hill Co. Dublin after devastating gorse fires saw the evacuation of...
Agri Politics
Calls to examine low rate of male and female farm partnerships
The low rate of registered farm partnerships in joint male and female ownership is an issue that Senator Victor Boyhan...
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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
'Real opportunity' for veterinary farm technicians - senator
There is a “real opportunity” for the training of veterinary farm technicians in Ireland, Senator Victor Boyhan has told the...
Agri-Business
Mountrath Mart co-op seeking 'community support' to re-open this year
Mountrath Mart co-op in Co. Laois is seeking “community support” and the backing of shareholders and potentially new shareholders to...
Environment
Farmers urged to 'have their say' on draft Climate Action Plans
Local authorities across the country have prepared Draft Climate Action Plans for 2024–2029. Independent senator Victor Boyhan, who is a...
Forestry
Storm Debi 'exposed public safety issue' around ash dieback
The impact of Storm Debi has demonstrated the “danger” around unmanaged trees and exposed the issue of public safety around...