Agri Politics
National Party leader to seek expansion of front-loading as MEP
A candidate for the Ireland Midlands–North-West constituency in the European Parliament elections in June has said that he would look...
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Agri-Business
Hauliers may be forced to stop livestock transport - ICSA
Hauliers may be forced to cease the transport of livestock if targeted inspections continue, according to the Irish Cattle and...
Agri Politics
Change to emissions estimates for grassland 'swept under carpet'
An independent candidate for the Ireland South constituency in the European Elections has said that a change to emissions estimates...
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Video: EPP conference in Carlow
Seán Kelly MEP and European People’s Party (EPP) group member for the Ireland South constituency brought a group of EU...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach has 'good grasp' of issues facing farmers - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has described a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris this afternoon (Friday, April...
Agri Politics
Copa Cogeca: Next EU budget must better reflect farming ambition
Copa Cogeca has said that the next European Union budget must better reflect the bloc’s ambitions when it comes to...
Agri Politics
Call for 'urgent intervention' after several dog attacks on livestock
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that “urgent intervention” is needed from government to address the rising number of...
Forestry
Urgent review of forestry strategy needed to meet targets - MEP
Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has called for an urgent review of the Forestry Strategy to ensure the country meets...
Agri Politics
Macra: Focus must shift from dairy exit scheme to succession
Macra has welcomed a decision by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue not to pursue a dairy...
Agri Politics
McConalogue meets UK counterpart on bilateral trade
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has met with his UK counterpart in London to discuss matters...
Agri Politics
Election candidates invited to meetings to discuss farmer concerns
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has organised four regional meetings to give farmers the opportunity to hear from candidates running...
Agri Politics
EPP group to bring agricultural conference to Carlow
Seán Kelly MEP and European People’s Party (EPP) group member for the Ireland South constituency is bringing a group of...
Sheep News
Sheep Welfare Scheme deadline 'unworkable' - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the deadline for the completion of actions under the...
Rural Life
Flood relief measures sought for farmers along River Shannon
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Flooding Project Team is calling on the government to implement measures to address flooding along...
Agri Politics
IBLA questions Bord Bia SBLAS requirement for PGI beef
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) is questioning the requirement for farmers supplying Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) ‘Irish Grass...
Agri Politics
Live exports must be 'vigorously' protected - Punch
Independent European election candidate Eddie Punch has said that live exports to the EU are “vital” for Irish farming and...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Farmers feel abandoned at the moment'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that urgent financial support is needed to help farmers...
Agri-Business
Retailers urged to offer 'weather payment' to fruit and veg growers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president has called on all players in the food chain, particularly large retailers, to support...