Agri Politics
Next minister for agriculture set to be confirmed today
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22), as the Dáil resumes, a new...
Fine Gael
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government
Fianna Fáil members have voted to formally ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Agri Politics
Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland’s family farms are “an absolute priority” in the new draft programme for...
Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
Dairy
Lakeland chair writes to Harris and Martin on derogation and TB
The chairperson of Lakeland Dairies has written to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, calling on them to...
Agri Politics
Mercosur 'not acceptable' in current form - Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil
The EU-Mercosur deal “is not acceptable” in its current form according to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, while Sinn Féin...
Agri Politics
EU-Mercosur deal concerns raised ahead of polling day
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, according to Independent Ireland candidate...
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - General Election 2024 - How important is the rural vote?
On the cusp of the General Election 2024, Francess McDonnell chats to Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri-Business
Fine Gael manifesto: Derogation, farm succession and a 'fair CAP'
Fine Gael has made several pledges to the farming community in its General Election 2024 manifesto, covering the nitrates derogation,...
Agri Politics
Political leaders to address farmers' concerns at national meeting
Leaders of the main political parties will address “issues that matter to farm families” at a national meeting of the...
Agri Politics
Humphreys will not seek re-election at next general election
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Sunday, October 20), announced she will not seek re-election at the next general election and that she will...
Agri Politics
Walsh: CAP overhaul 'long overdue and badly needed'
An Irish MEP has said that an overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is both long overdue and badly...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael selects Tim Lombard to stand in next general election
Senator Tim Lombard has pledged to “continue fighting” for farmers following his selection by Fine Gael to stand in the...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael's Michael Ring not to run in next general election
Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has said that he will not contest the next general election, after “much consideration and...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Agri Politics
Simon Coveney confirms he will not contest next general election
Former tánaiste and minister for agriculture Simon Coveney has today (Wednesday, July 10) confirmed that he will not stand in...
Rural Life
Fine Gael 'commits' to exempting farmers from RZLT - Ring
A TD for Fine Gael has said that the party has “committed” to exempting working farmers from the Residential Zoned...
Agri Politics
Cahill: FF should not go back into government with Greens
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes his...
Agri Politics
Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges
Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation and increasing the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget are among the list of election pledges...