Agri Politics
EPP agricultural conference gets underway in Carlow
The European People’s Party (EPP) conference gets underway this morning (Friday, April 19) and will focus on the future of...
agri politics
Agri Politics
EU seeks extension for state aid to continue agri-support
The European Commission has sent a draft proposal to member states for a limited extension to the state aid Temporary...
Agri Politics
Simon Harris elected as Taoiseach following Dáil vote
Simon Harris has been officially elected as the youngest serving Taoiseach today (Tuesday, April 9) following the Dáil vote. Harris...
Agri Politics
EMB: 'A lot more' to be done in EU to improve producer positions
The European Milk Board (EMB) has said that there is “still a lot more that should be done” to strengthen...
CAP / Schemes
Payment sought for farmers omitted from Shannon Callows scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for financial supports for farmers who were excluded from the Shannon Callows Flood...
Agri Politics
Gorman: Varadkar had farmer concerns 'front and centre'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has wished Leo Varadkar well, and said that during his time as...
Agri Politics
Over 20 TDs and senators own farmland nationwide
A total of 23 TDs and senators own farmland and over 10 have declared themselves full or part-time farmers, according...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM: Around 300 farmers to be removed from SCEP soon
Just under 300 farmers will receive a letter and be removed from the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) in the...
Agri Politics
Minister: 'Sufficient storage' needed to manage water quality
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that in order to manage water quality, farms must...
Agri Politics
Minister: Farm representation 'key' for agri appeals panel
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that farm representation will be “key” to the establishment...
Agri Politics
McGrath: MEPs 'abandoning' family farms in nature restoration vote
Leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs Mattie McGrath has said that Irish MEPs are “abandoning” family farms following...
Agri Politics
IFA protest in Kildare over tillage concerns and scheme 'bureaucracy'
Farmers staged a protest over tillage concerns and what was described as scheme and payment “bureaucracy” outside Kildare County Council’s...
Agri Politics
TD calls for 'definite decision' on buffer zones in turf cutting areas
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane has called for a “definite decision” to be made on the proposal for...
Rural Life
EU proposes reducing national farm visits by up to 50%
The European Commission has proposed reducing on-farm visits by national administrations by up to 50% in a bid to reduce...
Agri Politics
IFA discusses greenway plans and flooding with Clare County Council
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Co. Clare chair, Tom Lane met with senior officials in Clare County Council to discuss...
Agri Politics
Social Democrats 'wants to see' €6 billion climate fund
Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns has said that the party “wants to see” the budget surplus used to...
Agri Politics
Watch: Farming students urged to vote in family and care referendums
The Electoral Commission has urged farming students to vote in the March 8 referendums affecting family and care. Chair of...
Agri Politics
'Tractorcade' formed by over 250 farmers in Waterford City
Over 250 farmers have formed a “tractorcade” in Waterford City tonight (Friday, February 16) as the next stage of the...