Environment
Smart Farming 'must be applied more extensively' across the country
The challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in farming can be achieved “without shutting down” the agricultural sector, according to independent...
Environment
The challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in farming can be achieved “without shutting down” the agricultural sector, according to independent...
Beef
The leader of a farm lobby group has called for action on Government support for beef farmers saying: “The ‘wait...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that the devolved institutions of the Good Friday Agreement are...
Agri-Business
A Roscommon-Galway TD has called for clarity on the finer details of the young farmer loan scheme in relation to...
Agri Politics
The former minister for communications, climate action and the environment, Denis Naughten, has said that he was “put in a...
Rural Life
Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has said that the €1 billion loan package announced today,...
Agri Politics
The Cavan branch of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will host a farmers’ meeting tonight, Monday, April 29....
Agri Politics
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have today, Monday, April 29, launched a €1 billion programme loan...
Agri Politics
The feasibility of a “once-off” targeted scheme for “voluntary farm building relocation” is being considered by the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has said that he “does not have any more money...
Beef
The proposal by Bord Bia to promote a dedicated Irish grass-fed beef brand in EU markets has been welcomed by...
Agri Politics
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has been called on by independent TD Carol Nolan to clarify why...
Agri Politics
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board, following the approval of the Minister...
Agri-Business
A security officer working for AIB was injured during a farmer-led protest at the bank’s annual general meeting (AGM) which...
Agri Politics
Patrick Kent, who has stepped down from his long-held position as president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association...
Agri Politics
ICSA president Patrick Kent has announced his intention to step down from his position as leader of the association with...
Rural Life
Placing a cap on tax relief for young farmers would “send out the opposite message” on generation renewal, according to...
Agri Politics
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Patrick Kent, is named on the replacement list for independent...