Agri Politics
Who are the senators who make up the new agricultural panel?
Seanad Éireann comprises 60 members, who are elected to five vocational panels, from two university constituencies or nominated by the...
Victor Boyhan
Rural Life
Boyhan: Rural v Dublin 'homecare divide' must be tackled
An independent senator has voiced concerns about a potential rural versus Dublin “homecare divide” which he believes is “leaving rural...
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...
Horticulture
Senator calls for public to support Irish horticulture this Christmas
A member of the Seanad is calling on the public to support the Irish horticulture sector this Christmas by buying...
Agri Politics
Boyhan nominated to contest the next Seanad election
Senator Victor Boyhan has been formally nominated to contest the agricultural panel in the Seanad Election. Senator Boyhan was first elected...
Rural Life
Senator: Election manifestos must address farmers' mental health
An independent senator has called for commitments around the impacts of mental health on farm families and communities in election...
Agri Politics
Boyhan to run again for seat in Seanad
Victor Boyhan, a member of the Seanad for the Agricultural Panel, has confirmed that he will run to retain his...
Rural Life
Senator urges farmer involvement in mental health campaign
A member of the Seanad has advised farmers to get behind a campaign that aims to end stigma around mental...
Horticulture
One week left to apply for 2 new horticulture schemes
Horticulturists have one week left to apply for two new schemes to support innovation and diversification in the horticulture sector....
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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
Rural living is 'demonised' as the countryside is 'dying' - Reynolds
James Reynolds of the National Party has urged the government to “relax” rural planning restrictions to make homeownership more “attainable”...
Rural Life
Government urged to require councils to support rural housing
The government has been called on to oblige local authorities to plan, deliver and support housing in rural areas. Victor...
Rural Life
Ryan comments on new Just Transition Commission 'simplistic'
Comments from Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan on the new Just Transition Commission have been described as...
Forestry
'Electoral cycle has helped progress' ash dieback scheme - senator
A member of the Seanad has said that the “electoral cycle” has helped to progress a new scheme on ash...
Grass
TD 'deeply alarmed' at Agriland survey results
A TD has said she is “deeply alarmed” at the results of a survey carried out by Agriland which revealed...
Forestry
SEEFA: DAFM issues 42 afforestation licences in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 42 afforestation licences to date this year. This is...
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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...
Beef
Oireachtas agri committee to meet with UN World Food Programme
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will meet with representative of the United Nations (UN) World...
Agri Politics
Senator wants 'more transparency' on BAR funding for agri
Senator Victor Boyhan said he “welcomes” Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding for agriculture, but wants “more transparency” on how the...
Rural Life
'Rural Ireland will die' without new housing guidelines - senator
A delay in publishing updated rural housing guidelines is leading to rural communities “dying on their feet”, according to Senator...
Rural Life
Rural communities 'seriously disadvantaged' by driving test delays
Long waiting lists at driving test centres and a lack of public transport options are leaving those living in rural...