Agri Politics
Taoiseach to speak at farming and food conference in Kildare
Taoiseach Simon Harris will be the keynote speaker at the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) major farming and food conference at...
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Copa Cogeca calls on EU to 'protect' animal-based products
Copa Cogeca is urging the EU Commission and member states to bring forward legislation that “clearly defines” legal names for...
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Increasing farm gate value of horticulture 'increasingly unrealistic'
It is becoming “increasingly unrealistic” to increase the farm gate value of horticulture by 2027, with a reduction in funding...
Agri Politics
DAFM urged to use additional €20.5m for animal health 'effectively'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that an additional €20.5 million provided for animal health as part of Budget...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP slams move to delay EU deforestation regulation
An Irish MEP has strongly criticised a decision by the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation...
Agri Politics
Call for 2025 Sheep Welfare Scheme to be 'practical'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme to be practical to implement. Following...
Agri Politics
Macra 'foolish' to expect Budget 2025 supports for young farmers
Young farmer organisation, Macra has said that it is extremely disappointed with the lack of support in Budget 2025 for...
Agri Politics
MEP Seán Kelly elected chair of delegation for OZ and NZ relations
Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly has been unanimously...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
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Farming cheque book 'greatest thing ever devised' - Fitzmaurice
The cheque book for farmers is “the greatest thing that was ever devised” according to Independent Ireland TD, Michael Fitzmaurice....
Rural Life
Macra mental health service 'inundated with calls'
A mental health initiative run by Macra has been “inundated” with calls from young farmers who are seeking support. That...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland releases new agricultural policy
Independent Ireland has today (Sunday, September 15) released a new agricultural policy ahead of general elections led by Deputy Michael...
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue selected to contest general election
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general...
Agri Politics
ICSA calls for additional powers for Agri-Food Regulator
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator...
Agri Politics
ICSA urges government to support 'financially savaged' farmers
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged the government to take immediate action to address the crisis...
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Minister: Drafting of River Shannon Management Bill 'complex'
Preparation of legislation to improve flood risk management on the River Shannon is “complex”, according to Minister for Public Expenditure,...
Agri Politics
Galway TD calls on department to review ACRES
An independent TD is calling on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to carry out a review...
Agri Politics
Kerry meeting hears of stress over ACRES payment clawback
Ongoing issues with the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) and concerns over generational renewal were among the main talking points...
Agri Politics
Action plan shows farmer efforts to improve water quality - farm org
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that the latest water action plan demonstrates the scale of work underway in...