Agri Politics
'Urgent' call for storm resilience plan after rural Ireland battered
The government has been urged to take “immediate action” to strengthen infrastructure in Roscommon and Galway, by implementing a storm...
Storm
N.Ireland
Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has visited Drum Manor Forest Park, in Cookstown,...
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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...
Forestry
IFA forestry chair calls for funded insurance for growers
The Irish Farmers Association’s (IFA) forestry chairperson, Padraig Stapleton, has called on the government to partly fund a national insurance...
Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: 'The government must act now' on storm aftermath
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn....
Forestry
Forestry farmer urges Healy-Rae to 'flex his political muscle'
A forestry farmer in Galway has called on Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Rural Life
EU to send 17 generators to help with storm damage in Ireland
The European Union will send 17 generators to Ireland following a request for assistance relating to power outages caused by storm...
Rural Life
100,000 customers may be without power past next Friday
Storm Éowyn brought extensive damage to electricity infrastructure resulting in 768,000 customers losing supply on January 24, with 330,000 still without power...
Rural Life
Further weather warnings issued with Storm Herminia on the way
Met Éireann has issued further weather warnings for many counties, as Storm Herminia makes its way to Ireland tomorrow Sunday...
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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
HSA urges 'safety first' during storm clean up
As Storm Éowyn passes through the country today (Friday, January 24) and clean-up operations get underway, the Health and Safety...
Rural Life
Humanitarian Assistance Scheme available through Storm Éowyn
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to...
Rural Life
National parks and NPWS sites to close due to Storm Éowyn
All of the country’s national parks and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) sites will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January...
Rural Life
Storm Éowyn: ICMSA urges farmers to 'minimise personal risks'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is urging “community-minded farmers” to take care and minimise personal risks during Storm...
Rural Life
Safety tips for your farm ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn
Ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn tonight, Teagasc has issued a series of safety tips for farmers to consider...
Rural Life
Storm Éowyn: Irish Rural Link calls for 'heightened vigilance'
Irish Rural Link is calling for “heightened vigilance” by neighbours of older and vulnerable people ahead of Storm Éowyn. Met...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to be 'extra vigilant' during Storm Éowyn
Farmers are being advised to be “extra vigilant and take precautions” during Storm Éowyn, particularly when working alone. The National...
Rural Life
Met Éireann: Weather warnings likely due to Storm Éowyn
Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory as a deepening low-pressure system, named Storm Éowyn by the UK Met Office,...
Rural Life
Storm Darragh: French crews to help ESB with power restoration
ESB Networks has said that 55,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following the strong winds associated with Storm...
Rural Life
ESB warns some customers could be without power for days
ESB Networks has said that power has now been restored to 315,000 customers across the country following Storm Darragh. As...