Agri Politics
Renew Europe, a grouping of political parties from across Europe, which includes Fianna Fáil and...
Tillage
The new government will fully recognise the role played by agriculture at the very heart of the Irish economy and across society as a whole
Fianna Fáil has defended its stance on Ireland's nitrates derogation by stating that it "is absolutely committed" to its retention
Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced the commitment of a €100/ha support for tillage farmers who plant in 2024.
Fianna Fáil Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that there...
Agri-Business
Talks are continuing this morning between government parties in an effort to break the deadlock on agricultural emissions.
A TD has claimed the government is treating farm incomes as if they were poker chips as the emissions debate continues.
Rural Life
A number of TDs and senators from Fianna Fáil will formally call on Minister Ryan to suspend plans to introduce a ban on the sale of turf.
A bill seeking the full ban on the sale of smoky coal will be introduced in the Seanad this week by Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley.
A debate and action on "how to compensate farmers for all the carbon that they already sequester in their farms" is being called for.
Farmers are being called on to engage with the public consultation for a new agri-environmental pilot scheme.
It appears the government "is intent on penalising the agricultural sector at every turn" on climate change, Michael Fitzmaurice says.
Barry Cowen has said he is "not going anywhere", vowing to continue being a public representative of his constituency.
Eugene Murphy has accepted a request from Michéal Martin to take on the role of the Rural and Community Affairs portfolio in the Seanad.
Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne has been appointed as the new Minister of State for European Affairs. Byrne replaces Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee.
The final piece of the coalition jigsaw appears to be in place. The Green Party has voted in favour of the Programme for Government.
Fine Gael has voted in favour of the proposed Programme for Government. Check out this article for more details...
The counting of votes to determine whether or not the Programme for Government will be approved has kicked off.
Opinion
A coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party is currently on the cards - if the parties' grassroots members agree.
Charlie McConalogue has called for support for the Programme for Government - to bring in a "transformative programme for agriculture".
Talks on agriculture involving Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party have ended with an agreement for the sector, AgriLand understands.
Beef
It appears that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are increasingly confident that the proposal will not form part of an agreement for government.
Impact assessments will be "critical" to ascertain the effect of the EU Farm To Fork and Biodiversity strategies, Charlie McConalogue says.
