Agri Politics
False letters circulated to electorate impersonating Carlow TD
A candidate running in General Election 2020 in the Carlow constituency has expressed his disapproval following the distribution of false...
General Election 2020
Agri Politics
Hill farmers launch General Election proposals
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has released a list of General Election proposals, becoming one of the...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri Politics
Speculation mounts that Tipperary vote will go ahead
It is being widely speculated that voting in the Tipperary constituency for General Election 2020 will go ahead as planned...
Agri Politics
Government 'must provide clarity' on Tipperary vote - McGrath
Independent Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath is calling for ‘immediate clarity’ and a ‘prompt decision’ about whether or not voting will...
Agri Politics
'Farmers must support candidates who support farming'
One of the country’s leading farm organisations has issued one final statement before the election, imploring farmers to “support candidates...
Agri Politics
General Election voting in Tipperary constituency postponed
Voting for General Election 2020 in the Tipperary constituency has been postponed following the death of a candidate running in...
Agri Politics
Galway candidate commits to seeking farm-price regulator if re-elected
A independent candidate running in the Galway East constituency has said that he will be “demanding the appointment of a...
Agri Politics
FF commits to setting up agriculture appeals panel
Fianna Fáil has said that it will establish an agriculture appeals review panel if it gets into power after this...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri Politics
Lowry to make farm safety 'a priority' if re-elected
Independent TD and General Election 2020 candidate Michael Lowry has said that farm safety would be one of his priorities...
Agri Politics
70 election posters of General Election candidate taken in Galway
Approximately 70 election posters of General Election candidate, deputy Anne Rabbitte, have been taken in recent days, prompting a call...
Agri Politics
Macra reveals demands for next government
The majority of farm organisations have now revealed their positions on the key agricultural issues for General Election 2020, with...
Agri Politics
Labour outlines agriculture 'vision' in manifesto
General Election 2020 is soon upon us, with just nine days left before the country goes to the polls. Political...
Agri Politics
'Clear commitments' given from Varadkar and Martin on suckler supports
Clear commitments have apparently been given from the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the leader of Fianna Fail Micheál Martin that...
Agri Politics
Martin and Varadkar give commitments on CPO payments
The leaders of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael gave commitments in relation to the ‘goodwill’ payment for compulsory purchase...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Sheep
Martin and Varadkar both commit to Sheep Welfare Scheme rise - IFA
The leaders of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have committed to increase the Sheep Welfare Scheme from €10 to...
Agri Politics
Post-election programme for government 'critical' for agriculture - ICOS
The next programme for government after the election needs to support the agriculture sector “to the maximum possible extent”, according...
Agri Politics
ICSA becomes latest farm organisation to reveal election demands
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has become the latest farm organisation to reveal its list of demands...
Beef
Martin commits to BEAM underspend pay-out and second scheme
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has committed to paying out the €25 million underspend from the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure...