Rural Life
East Cork farmers 'selling dairy farms' for solar development - TD
Farmers in east Cork “are selling large dairy farms” for solar farm development, a Fianna Fail TD for Cork north...
Tánaiste
Rural Life
Dáil told there will be no 'going into people's homes, taking turf'
The Tánaiste has hit back at what he has described as “scaremongering to an extraordinary degree” when it comes to...
Sponsored
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
Tánaiste will 'talk to' McConalogue about LESS equipment on hilly ground
The Tánaiste has given a commitment that he will “talk to” the Minister for Agriculture, about health and safety issues...
Rural Life
Tánaiste: RZLT 'issue' to be resolved before Budget 2025
The Tánaiste said today (Thursday, September 26) that the “issue” of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) will be addressed...
Rural Life
Tánaiste: Budget 2025 will be 'farmer friendly'
Tánaiste Micheál Martin indicated today (Thursday, September 19) at the National Ploughing Championships in Rathenisk that Budget 2025 will be...
Agri Politics
Bluetongue: Gorman tells Taoiseach state must be 'on red alert'
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has told Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin that the state must...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste: 'We are putting in place urgent assistance' for farmers
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said his party, Fianna Fáil is committed to providing “urgent assistance” to farmers towards acting on...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste: We want to create a 'new era of security' for farmers
Fianna Fáil wants to “create a new era of security for farmers and the agri-food sector” the Tánaiste said this...
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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
2023 saw lowest amount of forestry planted since 1946
Independent TD Michael Lowry told the Dáil that 2023 saw the lowest amount of land planted for forestry since 1946....
Agri-Business
TD tells Dáil 'bureaucracy is smothering farmers’
Independent TD Michael Lowry has told the Dáil that bureaucracy is “smothering farmers” and that the “actual pleasure” of farming is...
Agri Politics
'We need to support farmers in disadvantaged areas' - Tánaiste
Tánaiste and Minister for Rural Affairs, Micheál Martin has said that he will support farmers and that “our food production...
Dairy
Cork IFA protest over derogation cut in Carrigaline
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Cork branch is protesting in Carrigaline, Co. Cork today (Friday, December 1) over what it...
Rural Life
Tánaiste launches new Shared Island Project for rural communities
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin launched a new Shared Island Project for rural communities this morning (October...
Agri Politics
TD calls on DAFM for fodder support following Shannon Callows flooding
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for fodder support following...
Sponsored
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 Politics
Watch: Tánaiste on possible budget supports for dairy farmers
Tánaiste Micheál Martin spoke about possible supports for dairy farmers in Budget 2024 today (Friday, October 6) after receiving a...
Agri Politics
Ireland will provide €2m for Ukraine's grain initiative - Tánaiste
Ireland will provide €2 million in financial support to the ‘Grain from Ukraine’ initiative’ to help counter the impact of...
Agri-Business
Tánaiste holds 'constructive' meeting with farm organisations
A meeting at government buildings yesterday (Wednesday, October 5) between Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar...
Agri-Business
Tánaiste hopeful of food security declaration at WTO conference
Food security, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and fisheries subsidies will all be high on the agenda as the World...