Rural Life
A local TD has demanded that farmers affected by a gorse fire in May this year should not be punished by receiving reduced farm payments.
Forestry
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane, has expressed her frustration with the Ash Dieback Scheme, describing it as "shambolic".
The government's ash dieback scheme is "a step in the right direction", but questions remain, according to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane.
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has committed to finalising a scheme for the so-called "forgotten farmers" this year.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said expanding the Tillage Capital Investment Scheme (TCIS) would cost the State €120 million.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is still processing 661 payment applications made under the 2023 BISS scheme.
The "question mark" over compensating losses for ash dieback continues, according to Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, Claire Kerrane
As the wet weather continues, Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane has said that government response is 'not good enough'
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane has slammed the government’s failure to deliver a strategy to address ash dieback.
The Government has been urged not to "proceed" with plans to increase excise duty rates on green diesel from next month by Sinn Féin.
Following the passing of the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament, Sinn Féin have voiced their causes for not supporting it.
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said government inaction on afforestation "risks sleepwalking the forestry sector into disaster".
TD Claire Kerrane has called for a 'definite decision' to be made on buffer zones around areas where turf cutting is permitted
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is currently working on a system for a scheme for the so-called 'forgotten farmers'.
Deputy Kerrane, has called on Minister McConalogue, if financial compensation will be given for sheep culled as a result of MVV.
A commitment was given from the European Commission to engage with the NPWS regarding critical flooding issues around Lough Funshinagh.
ICSA general secretary Eddie Punch said that 'the Brussels bubble' has become more and more detached from farmers
The Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture has called on Minister Charlie McConalogue to "respond" to the Agriland fodder survey.
Beef
With much debate surrounding changes to the beef breeding index, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said he is "making sure" that farmers in SCEP do not "lose out financially" due to the changes.
The Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson has called on Minister Charlie McConalogue to intervene in the fallen animals collection dispute.
Beef News
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue believes changes to the beef breeding index will enhance profitability for farmers.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to deliver 'all ACRES payments' before Christmas
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has removed the requirement for whitethorn planted under ACRES to be of Irish provenance and origin.
