‘It is vital that…no farms are sacrificed for what some may perceive as the greater good’ June 29, 2020 Agri Politics Protecting family farms should be a focus of the new agriculture ministerial team, according to the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA)…
Farm safety webinar to hear from an emergency responder June 16, 2020 Rural Life The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) is hosting a webinar this Wednesday, June 17, on ‘The Importance of Farm Safety for you and your…
‘The vision is there will be no more one-off housing in very rural settings in this country’ June 17, 2019 Rural Life One-off housing in the countryside is set to become a thing of the past if new planning rules are implemented by local authorities…
Disappearing dairies: Small family farms ‘squeezed out’ of US market May 21, 2019 Dairy Reporting from Lexington, Kentucky, US. In November 2014 Eddie Gibson, a dairy farmer from Walton, Kentucky, became the first farmer in the state…
Vulture funds: IFA will get ‘best possible outcome’ for farmers January 30, 2019 Agri-Business A motion focusing on vulture funds, which had been put forward at a previous committee meeting, was withdrawn at the Irish Farmers’ Association’s…
Increased feedlot numbers ‘threaten Ireland’s family farm model’ January 14, 2019 Beef Concerns have been raised over the increasing feedlot kill figures on the overall beef market by Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North…
Vulture funds warned to back off or face ‘rural revolt’ January 8, 2018 Agri-Business ‘Vulture funds’ have been warned off going after Irish farmers and rural dwellers by political party Renua Ireland. According to John Leahy, leader…
Cash flow crisis on UK family farms July 10, 2016 Agri-Business Half of farms in the UK are no longer making a living from farming itself, and 20% generated a loss even before accounting for…
‘We need to find a mechanism to protect family farm units’ September 1, 2015 Rural Life We need to find a mechanism to protect family farm units, according to IFA President Eddie Downey. Speaking on Newstalk this morning, Downey…
Calls for Commissioner Hogan to address power of the supermarkets December 2, 2014 Agri-Business Europe’s political framework needs to address the power of supermarkets according to Gerd Sonnleitner, UN Goodwill Ambassador for the 2014 FAO International Year…
Generating success on a dairy farm July 14, 2014 Rural Life To mark the International Year of the Family Farm, Teagasc is producing a series of online videos highlighting the importance of family farms in…
