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Gardaí stop tractor on road not taxed…in almost 5,500 days

April 10, 2020

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána stopped a tractor on the road that had not…

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Latest coronavirus updates for farmers…as they happen [ongoing]

April 10, 2020

Agri-Business

The country is in the midst of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. How are farming and agricultural stakeholders responding to the crisis? On Thursday,…

Farmer collecting animal sent home from Garda checkpoint

April 9, 2020

Rural Life

A farmer who told members of An Garda Síochána that his journey to collect an animal was essential was directed to return home…

This week’s FarmLand: Dr. Frank Mitloehner and Joe Burke on effects of Covid-19…

April 9, 2020

Beef

On this week’s FarmLand we talk to leading experts – at home and abroad – about some of the consequences of Covid-19 for…

Hill farmer goes viral in cutting ‘clip’ with hand shears

April 9, 2020

Rural Life

An online video of well-known hill farmer Donie Anderson skillfully cutting his hair using only a pair of traditional sheep shears has gone…

Letter: Commissioner Wojciechowski updates EU agriculture ministers again…

April 9, 2020

Agri Politics

As the farming sector across the EU continues to be heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz…

Gardaí investigate theft of farming equipment

April 9, 2020

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána have issued an appeal for information relating to the theft of farming equipment from an area in Waterford…

TAMS payments – with waived inspections – needed ‘immediately’

April 9, 2020

CAP / Schemes

There have been calls for payments to be made “immediately” under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and for inspections under the scheme…

5 Irish dairy products make Aldi’s top 20 items now filling trolleys

April 9, 2020

Rural Life

Aldi Ireland has released a list of its top 20 selling products over the last three-week period – with Irish dairy products making…

Tributes paid following passing of ‘one of ploughing’s greats’

April 8, 2020

Rural Life

Tributes have been paid to the family of Eugene Buttle, Wexford vice-president of the National Ploughing Association (NPA) following his recent passing. Taking…

Job fears for BNM workers as West Offaly Power Station closes

April 8, 2020

Rural Life

Concerns have been raised regarding job losses in Bord na Móna following the closure of West Offaly Power Plant yesterday, Tuesday, April 7.…

Gardaí launch operation to ensure compliance with travel restrictions

April 8, 2020

Rural Life

An Garda Síochána have launched a major operation today, Wednesday, April 8, to enforce the public’s compliance with Covid-19-related travel restrictions. The operation –…

NDC launches campaign celebrating resilience of Irish dairy farming

April 8, 2020

Dairy

A new TV campaign has been launched by the National Dairy Council (NDC) to highlight the positive credentials of the Irish dairy sector…

Farmers urged to reduce risks as Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance is grounded

April 8, 2020

N.Ireland

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to take extra measures to reduce their risk of an accident while working. It comes as…

Creed pours cold water on mart bid for a return to pre-closure restrictions

April 7, 2020

Beef

The desire among some mart managers for a return to pre-closure rules and restrictions on the trade has been described as “regrettable” by…

FBD: Farmer customers with Covid-19 to be provided with €500 FRS vouchers

April 7, 2020

Agri-Business

FBD is introducing a new initiative to financially assist its farm customers affected by a Covid-19 diagnosis, the insurance provider has announced. In…