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Claim 30% emissions target could 'devastate' agriculture sector

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Claim 30% emissions target could 'devastate' agriculture sector

The IFA has called for a full economic and social assessment to be carried out before any agricultural emissions targets are imposed.

TD seeks further clarity on EU Just Transition funding

Environment

4 years ago

TD seeks further clarity on EU Just Transition funding

Independent TD Carol Nolan has reiterated her call for a definitive date on when Ireland will receive money from the EU Just Transition Fund.

Agri-environment scheme described as 'far from new REPS'

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Agri-environment scheme described as 'far from new REPS'

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that the new agri-environment scheme which is...

Under-pressure growers reluctant to chair farm org committee

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Under-pressure growers reluctant to chair farm org committee

Growers, who are on the IFA Horticulture Committee, are reluctant to take over as chair due to the "severe pressure" they are currently under.

ICOS elects new president to succeed Jerry Long

Agri Politics

4 years ago

ICOS elects new president to succeed Jerry Long

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has elected a new president to succeed Jerry Long following his retirement.

Environment

4 years ago

Fine Gael MEPs back EU ban on diesel cars and vans

Fine Gael MEPs are backing various measures to tackle climate change, including an EU ban on diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2035.

Fine Gael MEPs back EU ban on diesel cars and vans

Rural Life

4 years ago

INHFA AGM: Sites on private land 'advertised as places of interest'

Sites such as old ruins and buildings on private land are being advertised as "places of interest to visit", the AGM of the INHFA heard.

INHFA AGM: Sites on private land 'advertised as places of interest'

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Watch: Farmland - sit-down interview with Minister Pippa Hackett

Today's episode of Farmland features a sit-down interview with Minister of State Pippa Hackett, about the delays in forestry licensing...

Watch: Farmland - sit-down interview with Minister Pippa Hackett

Video

4 years ago

Farmland interviews Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett

On this episode of Farmland, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with Minister of State at the...

Farmland interviews Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett

Sheep News

4 years ago

Calls for wool study to be published immediately

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called for the Wool Feasibility Study to be published immediately.

Calls for wool study to be published immediately

Agri Politics

4 years ago

MEP concerned over impact of EU environmental strategies on food security

The MEP questioned an EU commissioner on the lack of impact assessments regarding the Farm to Fork and the EU Biodiversity Strategy.

MEP concerned over impact of EU environmental strategies on food security

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Minister hears additional fodder support is necessary at INHFA AGM

Minister McConalogue was told last week that additional support is necessary to ensure farmers have enough fodder going forward this year.

Minister hears additional fodder support is necessary at INHFA AGM

Rural Life

4 years ago

Land designation issue highlighted to minister at INHFA AGM

The issue of land designation and the restrictions for farmers in these areas was a major point of concern at the AGM of the INHFA yesterday.

Land designation issue highlighted to minister at INHFA AGM

Agri Politics

4 years ago

State's inflationary measures should extend to TAMS grants

The ICMSA has called for an explanation on why inflationary aid measures for public works contracts are not being extended to farm grants.

State's inflationary measures should extend to TAMS grants

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Food Vision 2030: Research and innovation key to delivering its ambitions

Research and innovation are key to delivering Food Vision 2030 ambitions, a seminar hosted by the DAFM and Teagasc has heard

Food Vision 2030: Research and innovation key to delivering its ambitions

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Call for government and retailers to heed comments of President Higgins

The IFA has said that retailers and the government should heed comments made by President Michael D Higgins at Bloom 2022.

Call for government and retailers to heed comments of President Higgins

Agri Politics

4 years ago

EU energy commissioner outlines Ireland's potential for renewables

The EU Commissioner for Energy says Ireland has “huge opportunities to offer” when it comes to developing renewable energy sources.

EU energy commissioner outlines Ireland's potential for renewables

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Nolan: Farmers need to know their rights on unfair trading practices

Major supermarkets are relying on a lack of awareness among farmers when it comes to unfair trading practices, TD Carol Nolan has said.

Nolan: Farmers need to know their rights on unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Call for lump sum payment to help cattle and sheep farmers with inputs

The IFA has called on Minister for Agriculture to make a lump sum payment to cattle and sheep farmers amid the ongoing input crisis.

Call for lump sum payment to help cattle and sheep farmers with inputs

Agri Politics

4 years ago

IBLA: DAFM should have held EU commissioner meeting with farm orgs

The IBLA said that all farm organisations who participated in CAP discussions should been invited to meet the EU agriculture commissioner.

IBLA: DAFM should have held EU commissioner meeting with farm orgs

Agri Politics

4 years ago

Kerry IFA vice-chair to remain in role despite frustration with leadership

The Kerry IFA vice-chair has decided to remain in his role despite his frustration with the national leadership of the organisation.

Kerry IFA vice-chair to remain in role despite frustration with leadership

Agri-Business

4 years ago

ICMSA urges minister to revisit exclusion of fixed-price farmers from scheme

The ICMSA has called on the agriculture minister to practice what he preaches in relation to comments on fixed milk-price contracts

ICMSA urges minister to revisit exclusion of fixed-price farmers from scheme

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Minister's 'response gives life to the cliché pulling the wool over our eyes'

MInister Charlie McConalogue, wouldn't be drawn on when, specifically, the long-awaited wool feasibility study is to be published

Minister's 'response gives life to the cliché pulling the wool over our eyes'

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