Agri Politics
Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with the new Minister for Agriculture,...
Taoiseach
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today (Thursday, January 23) been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the...
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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
Taoiseach commends farmers for local support during Arctic spell
Taoiseach Simon Harris has commended farmers and the wider farming community for supporting the work of their local authorities during...
Agri Politics
Harris: 'Will do whatever can be done' to retain the derogation
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has made a commitment to farmers that he will “do whatever can be done” to...
Rural Life
Taoiseach to work on developing 'comprehensive' succession policy
Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Macra Rally today (Saturday, October 26) that he will work towards developing a “comprehensive...
Rural Life
Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT
The Dáil has been told that a “one-size-fits-all” residential zoned land tax (RZLT) “does not help” and that a further review...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach tells Dáil he is 'concerned' about cow figures highlighted by Agriland
Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that he is “concerned” about figures contained in an Agriland report which show...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation
Taoiseach Simon Harris told the Dáil today (Tuesday, October 22) that “we must be ready to pull together as a...
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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
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
Drennan calls on Taoiseach to act on farmer income 'collapse'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Denis Drennan has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris and the government to...
Agri-Business
Taoiseach to seek 'action' on inheritance tax in budget
Taoiseach Simon Harris said today (Wednesday, August 21) that he believes inheritance tax is hitting farmers “disproportionately”. Speaking at the...
Dairy
Co-op warns that agriculture needs govt 'roadmap' to reach climate targets
An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, has heard first hand from Lakeland Dairies that “a clear and actionable road map” from government...
Rural Life
GardaÃ: Two dead following helicopter crash on site of piggery
Gardaà have confirmed that two men died following a helicopter crash on the site of a piggery in Joristown, Co....
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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
Gardaà and emergency services on site of piggery where helicopter crashed
A local community is “in shock” following a helicopter crash on the site of a piggery in Joristown, Co. Westmeath,...
Dairy
Taoiseach gives 'whole of sector' derogation commitment - ICMSA
Taoiseach Simon Harris has given a “whole-of-sector” commitment to retaining the nitrates derogation, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers...
Agri Politics
Farm incomes and costs on agenda at national economic forum
The agri-food sector, climate actions and the “green transition” were high on the agenda at the 2024 National Economic Dialogue...
Dairy
Dairygold stresses 'importance' of nitrates derogation to Taoiseach
The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, heard directly today (Friday, May 10) about the “importance” of retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation during a...