N.Ireland
MLA welcomes decision to retain 3ha minimum claim size in NI
Declan McAleer MLA has welcomed the decision by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, to retain a...
Sinn Fein
Agri Politics
Taoiseach criticised over stance on Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for agriculture and rural development has criticised what he said is the failure of Taoiseach Simon Harris...
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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...
N.Ireland
Sinn Féin confirms its commitment to agriculture in NI
Sinn Féin TD, Martin Kenny, has confirmed that his party remains totally committed to the future of agriculture in Northern...
Environment
Sinn Féin calls on govt to extend slurry spreading deadline
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and rural development, Martin Kenny, has written to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri Politics
Call for end of trade in Irish beef to Israel
A Sinn Féin MEP is calling for Ireland to end its trade of beef to Israel. Lynn Boylan has made...
Agri Politics
Cahill: FF should not go back into government with Greens
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes his...
Sheep
Irish Grown Wool Council rejects criticism of St. Patrick's Day gifts
The Irish Grown Wool Council’s (IGWC) has rejected criticism from the Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture over the government’s decision...
Agri-Business
Kerrane: 'Missed opportunity' not to gift all-Irish wool items on St. Patrick’s Day
The government’s decision to gift items made of 60% Irish wool and blended with 40% New Zealand wool as part...
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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...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies' Monaghan closure a 'devasting blow' - Sinn Féin
The closure of Lakeland Dairies facilities in Monaghan is a “devastating blow” for workers and the local economy, according to...
Agri Politics
Time 'running out' to use BAR funding for farmers - Kerrane
Time is running out for the government to utilise the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund to provide financial support to...
Forestry
'A lot of ambiguity' about new Forestry Programme - Kerrane
While €308 million has been approved by the European Commission for afforestation in Ireland, “ambiguity” remains over the remaining €1...
Forestry
Sinn Féin calls for 'urgent clarity' on Forestry Programme
Sinn Féin has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State for land...
Agri-Business
On the Record: Claire Kerrane - 'CAP should support food production'
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was set up to ensure food production...
Forestry
Forestry is 'racketeering' at the moment - Mayo councillor
A local councillor in Co. Mayo has claimed that the west of Ireland is being “made a carbon sink for...
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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...
N.Ireland
Sinn Féin wants NI farm policy structures to mirror CAP
Sinn Féin had a major presence at this year’s Balmoral Show with party members keen to demonstrate their strong commitment...
Agri Politics
Kerrane calls for better use of Brexit fund
The urgent government support called for by sheep farmers protesting outside the Dáil recently has not been delivered and better...
Rural Life
Sinn Féin to hold public meeting on supporting farm families
MEP Chris McManus has said that Ireland needs “a change of government, not just a change of Taoiseach, to ensure...
Agri Politics
State 'must do more' for organic agri-food industries - SF
Sinn Féin is calling on the state to do more to promote the organic agri-food industry in communities, retailers and...