Agri Politics
Simon Harris elected as Taoiseach following Dáil vote
Simon Harris has been officially elected as the youngest serving Taoiseach today (Tuesday, April 9) following the Dáil vote. Harris...
Simon Harris
Agri-Business
Harris: Farmers' work 'needs to be rewarded, respected and valued'
New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting, Simon Harris has said he wants to engage in a new partnership on agriculture...
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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...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys becomes deputy leader of Fine Gael
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, April 5), been appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael by the new leader of...
Rural Life
New Taoiseach should 'prioritise' rural housing guidelines - senator
Incoming Taoiseach, Simon Harris, should “prioritise” rural housing planning guidelines to enable sons and daughters of farmers to live on...
News
Coveney not making himself 'available to serve in cabinet'
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that he will not be making himself “available to serve...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach-elect Harris on rural Ireland: 'We have your back'
The new leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris has used his first speech as party leader to mention...
Rural Life
€4.5 million support announced for regional universities
€4.5 million has been announced to support universities in regional locations of the country, with the bulk of the funding...
Environment
€70m for UK and Irish food sustainability research centres
Funding has been announced from the UK and Ireland to create research centres for collaboration on addressing food sustainability and...
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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...
Veterinary
No decision yet on new vet school - Minister Harris
The government has yet to make a decision on which third-level institution or institutions will host a new vet school,...
Environment
MU researchers to receive funding for sustainable soil project
Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) are to receive €243,000 from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) for an innovative agriculture project to...
Rural Life
Fine Gael regional conference to focus on future of farming
The Fine Gael National Agricultural, Food and Rural Development Forum, (NAFRD) is set to host another regional conference next week...
Horticulture
Minister confirms new apprenticeship for farm managers
Sportsturf management is the first of five apprenticeship programmes launched in the agriculture and horticulture area, the Minister for Further...
Sheep
Harris asks McConalogue for details on sheep sector challenges
Acting Minister for Justice Simon Harris has asked Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue for details on...
Rural Life
New farm apprenticeships announced by government
A number of new agricultural apprenticeships were announced today (Tuesday, June 28), as part of a wider package of measures...
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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...
Rural Life
Focus of new midlands retrofitting centre of excellence to be on Bord na Móna employees
The particular focus of the new retrofitting centre of excellence in the midlands will be on Bord na Móna employees,...