Rural Life
Gorman calls for incomes to be a focus for generational renewal commission
The new Commission on Generational Renewal has to focus on farm income levels and farmer viability, according to Irish Farmers’...
Young Farmers
Rural Life
'Tangible action' must follow generational renewal commission
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is being called on to ensure that “tangible action” is taken...
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
Generational renewal commission 'an exercise in futility' - ICMSA
The proposed Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming, which was announced over the weekend by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Agri-Business
Macra commends minister for commission on generational renewal
Macra has commended Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue for his intention to establish a Commission on...
Agri-Business
Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming proposed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Sunday, August 11), announced his intention to establish a...
Agri-Business
35 young farmers sought for free ICOS training programme
The Irish Co-Operative Organisation (ICOS) is seeking applications for its 2024/2025 Young Farmer programme. The initiative, which has been running...
Dairy
Assembly of EU dairy farmers focuses on young generation
The General Assembly of the European Milk Board (EMB) took place last week, focusing on attracting and supporting a young...
Rural Life
Applications sought for 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year
The search is on for the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year as the application process officially opened today...
Sponsored
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...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies offers €2,000 young farmer study tour prize
Cross-border dairy-processing cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the creation of a young farmer competition which will be part of the...
Agri Politics
Macra: 'Plans in place' for financial sustainability after 2023 deficit
Macra has said that there are “plans in place” to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation after what it...
Dairy
NZ work exchange scheme announced for young dairy farmers
New Zealand Dairy Careers (NZDC) and Farm Relief Services (FRS) have announced a collaboration to offer an Immigration New Zealand...
Rural Life
NDC inviting future farmers to join panel at Bloom festival
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is inviting future farmers from schools around the country to take part in a special...
Rural Life
CAP-funded projects sought for agri and rural inspiration awards
The second edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards under this year’s theme “empowering young people” have opened for...
Sheep
Watch: 'Difficult to continue' with lack of sleep during lambing
Like many other farmers at the moment, farmers Pat and Catherine Murray from Gorey, Co. Wexford are experiencing late nights...
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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...
Agri Politics
EU young farmers group publishes manifesto for June elections
The European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) has published a manifesto outlining its demands for EU agriculture, ahead of the...
Rural Life
Students invited to join webinar on land-based apprenticeships
Students interested in enrolling for land-based apprenticeships have been invited to attend a webinar held by Teagasc tomorrow (Wednesday, March...
Agri-Business
Farming on peat competition launched for young people
A new farming on peat competition invites students and young people working in agriculture to expand their knowledge of the...
Rural Life
CAO applications to agri-related courses down on 2023
The first preference choice of a level 8 agriculture course on this year’s Central Applications Office (CAO) applications is down...