Conor Finnerty

Conor Finnerty is a recent graduate from the University of Limerick holding an Honours degree in Journalism and New Media. An east Galway native he grew up on a typical Irish family farm with a mixture of suckler cows and sheep. Having now moved to the capital his farming responsibilities are held for the weekend while his father and brother take care of business during the week.

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Finance Bill measures: ‘My value in the partnership has been lessened’

October 26, 2018

Agri-Business

Proposed changes to certain tax reliefs revealed in the Finance Bill will create additional challenges for young farmers, according to Bill Gleeson. Running…

Calls for a national fund to survey ‘dangerous’ roadside trees to be established

October 26, 2018

Rural Life

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has been called upon to establish a national fund to survey dangerous roadside trees…

Almost 33,000ac of agricultural land sold in 2017

October 26, 2018

Agri-Business

Almost 33,000ac of agricultural land was sold in Ireland in 2017 for a total value of €161.1 million, the latest figures from the…

‘The loss of 124 jobs in Littleton is akin to the loss of up to 4,000 jobs in Dublin’

October 25, 2018

Environment

The closure of Bord na Mona’s plant in Littleton, Co. Tipperary, will have repercussions for the entire community, according to local Fianna Fail…

US milk production climbs by 1.5% in September

October 25, 2018

Dairy

Milk production in the 23 major states in the US during September rose by 1.5% compared to the same month last year. The…

€700,000 budget for waste tyre collection initiative ‘fully expended’

October 25, 2018

Environment

The €700,000 budget allocated to the recent farm waste tyre collection initiative has been fully expended, according to the Minister for Communications, Climate…

European Parliament adopts plans to limit the use of antibiotics on farms

October 25, 2018

Beef

The European Parliament has adopted plans today (Thursday, October 25) to limit the use of antibiotics on farms in order to keep food…

Negotiations on directive to prevent UTPs to begin today

October 25, 2018

Agri-Business

Negotiations on a new directive that will aim to protect farmers against buyers’ unfair trading practices (UTPs) will begin today (Thursday, October 25).…

New body to drive farm safety reforms needed – Daly

October 24, 2018

Rural Life

A new body is needed in Ireland to drive farm safety reforms, according to Fianna Fail’s Seanad spokesperson on agriculture, food and the…

Farm hazardous waste collections ‘an absolute necessity’

October 24, 2018

Environment

Farm hazardous waste collections have been deemed “an absolute necessity” by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton. In response…

Appeal for information regarding Meath tractor theft

October 24, 2018

Rural Life

The owner of a tractor which was stolen from a farm in Co. Meath two weeks ago has appealed to anyone with information…

4 Irish bulls to participate in African nation’s breeding programme

October 24, 2018

Rural Life

Four pedigree Irish bulls sourced by Bothar are set to participate in an African nation’s breeding programme. The aid agency was contacted by…

Up to 430 job losses: BNM to cease peat production by 2028

October 24, 2018

Environment

As part of its decarbonisation plan, Bord na Mona has announced today (Wednesday, October 24) that it will cease using peat for energy…

Several quads and a van stolen from a farm equipment business

October 22, 2018

Rural Life

Several quads and a van have reportedly been stolen from a farm equipment business in Co. Roscommon, according to Shannonside FM. It is…

Newly-appointed chair of Teagasc set to outline his ambitions

October 22, 2018

Agri Politics

The recently-appointed chair of Teagasc, Liam Herlihy, is set to outline his ambitions for the authority before a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas…

Young farmer tax relief cap to create ‘huge stress’

October 22, 2018

CAP / Schemes

The decision to introduce a cumulative lifetime cap of €70,000 on the amount of tax relief that can be availed of by farmers under…

Dunnes becomes Ireland’s most popular supermarket

October 22, 2018

Agri-Business

Dunnes Stores has become Ireland’s most popular supermarket for the first time since February, according to the latest grocery market share figures from…

Tractor driver fails to meet minimum motorway speed

October 22, 2018

Rural Life

A tractor towing a low-loader was recently detected by An Garda Siochana failing to meet the minimum speed required on a motorway. The…

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