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 Éowyn
Rural Life
Call for financial support for small-scale producers
Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has been urged to consider the introduction of a financial support scheme for...
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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 Health
'Lack of water' big problem after storm - Co. Galway dairy farmer
A dairy farmer in Co. Galway has told Agriland that the biggest concern he has had in the aftermath of...
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....
Rural Life
Farmers again urged to prioritise safety in storm repairs
Farmers have been again urged to prioritise their safety when working on repairs to damaged part of their farms following...
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
Heydon: 'If a farmer without power isn't up for an inspection that will be ok'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon has told Agriland that he understands that “inspections can...
N.Ireland
Non-derogated manure export submission date extended - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully lobbied the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to secure an extension for farmers...
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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
Farm families 'struggling to meet needs' after storm damage
Farm families are “struggling to meet basic needs” as the cleanup from Storm Éowyn is continuing almost a week after...
Forestry
'Needs of owners' will be central to new forest windblow taskforce
The “needs of forest owners” will play a central role in the work of a new forest windblow taskforce that...
Agri-Business
Cootehill Mart to reopen on Thursday after storm damage
Cootehill Mart in Co. Cavan has said that it will reopen for a sheep sale tomorrow (Thursday, January 30) after...
Rural Life
7,500 premises without water but 'additional progress' expected
Uisce Éireann has said that, while 7,500 premises around the country remain without water as of lunchtime today (Wednesday, January...
Agri Politics
MEP calls for investment in 'outdated' electricity grid
Following power outages caused by Storm Éowyn lasting many days, MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s...
Rural Life
ESB stresses safety as people unknowingly approach downed lines
ESB Networks has again reiterated a safety warning around downed power lines after being made aware of several incidents in...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Department called on to follow through on ACRES payment run
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on to follow through on a commitment to begin...
Rural Life
Storm aftermath continues to affect water and power on farms
The wreckage caused by Storm Éowyn has continued to cause a great deal of hardship on farms and in households...
Agri-Business
Organic farmers plea for government assistance after storm
Talamh Beo has called on the government to provide assistance to farmers and growers who have lost critical infrastructure due...
Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: Every household should get a 'grant' for generators
Independent Ireland TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, has called on the government to provide a grant for generators to every household, in...