Agri Politics
Credit should be given to agri-sector for the GHG it sequesters - senator
Fianna Fáil’s agriculture spokesperson in the Seanad, senator Paul Daly, has said that in the context of the Climate Action...
Eamon Ryan
Rural Life
Climate bill: Lack of farmer views at debates 'very unusual'
The lack of input from farm organisations on the Climate Action Bill when it was being debated in the Joint...
Sponsored
Service of automatic calf feeder is 'top class' - Tipperary farmer
Ned Kelly, a seasoned farmer from Ballycommon, Co. Tipperary reflects on his six-year journey with the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf...
Environment
Land use review impending with carbon storage payment expected
On October 7, 2020, the government published its draft text of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill,...
Agri Politics
Government policies 'a threat to commercial family farming'
Representatives of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin today (Friday, June 4) to discuss...
Environment
€5m announced to tackle scourge of litter
Cigarette litter, packaging litter, food and plastic-related litter are the most common in our communities, according to the results of...
Environment
Ryan to Climate Summit: We have to protect our family farm system
The family farm system has to be protected – and young farmers have to be able to earn a good...
Environment
Tackling climate change: 'This is a revolution that has to belong to everyone'
Minister Eamon Ryan has expressed how “we are at the dawn of a new industrial revolution”, as the world adapts...
Environment
Feedback sought on report detailing ways to meet 2030 renewable energy targets
Feedback is being sought on a new report that details approaches to developing the grid in order to meet Ireland’s...
Sponsored
Bord Bia audit advice for suckler farmers
In 2023, over 9,000 new members joined the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS), primarily to fulfill...
Rural Life
Rural post offices could be used to set up state bank - Canney
An independent TD has said that the government must step up its commitments to support An Post to prevent the...
Beef
Green Party leader comments 'patronising in the extreme' - ICSA president
New Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Dermot Kelleher has hit out at comments from Green Party leader...
Environment
Eamon Ryan announces first step towards nationwide ban on smoky coal
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has today (Thursday, February 18) taken the first step towards a...
Agri-Business
Government to introduce legislation to ban licences for new oil and gas exploration
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has obtained cabinet approval to introduce legislation to ban licences for...
Rural Life
Rural communities invited to get involved in new policy framework for inland fisheries
Minister Eamon Ryan is encouraging rural communities to get involved in the process of developing new policy framework for inland...
Agri-Business
€1.7 million announced for environmental NGOs in 'significant increase in funding'
Funding of €1,764,000 has been announced for the Irish Environmental Network and its members in 2021, an increase of €704,000 on the level...
Sponsored
Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
Government funding of €14 million available to businesses for energy efficient buildings
Government grants worth €14 million for businesses carrying out energy efficiency projects have been announced today (Thursday, January 21). Successful applicants...
Environment
Farmers to receive 'fair price' for selling excess electricity back to the grid under new scheme
Farmers will receive a “fair price” for selling excess electricity they generate back into the grid, under a new scheme...
Rural Life
Minister Ryan signs agreement with UK on exchange of driving licences
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has signed an agreement with the UK that will allow for the exchange of UK...
Rural Life
Minister Ryan urged to 'guarantee long-term survival' of rural post offices
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has been urged to “guarantee the long-term survival” of post offices, particularly in rural areas....