Agri Politics
55% believe neither Varadkar nor Martin can address rural issues - poll
Results from the second in a three-part series tracking public attitudes towards the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil leaders show...
General Election 2020
Agri Politics
What is the IFA looking for from the next government?
With the 2020 General Election fast approaching, a number of farm organisations have now revealed their election submissions and manifestos,...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Agri Politics
Greens' manifesto proposes bonus for 'zero-movement' beef
The Green Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming General Election, devoting several pages of it to agriculture, food,...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael manifesto outlines agriculture commitments
Following from the release earlier today of Fianna Fáil’s manifesto for General Election 2020, Fine Gael has revealed its commitments...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil commits to 'fair price for farmers' in manifesto
Fianna Fáil has committed to “ensuring a fair price for farmers” if it gets into Government, after the party launched...
Agri Politics
'Questions farmers need answered' - ICMSA launches 'election guide'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has launched its ‘Guide to Election 2020’, highlighting what it says are the...
Environment
Government 'must energise society to adopt micro-generation'
Political parties are being urged to put micro-generation front and centre in their policies by an organisation representing stakeholders in...
Rural Life
How did farmers respond to the latest election opinion poll?
The recent Sunday Times / Behaviour and Analysis Opinion Poll produced a somewhat surprising result, showing that Fianna Fáil is 12 points...
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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...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael to outline agriculture plans at Fermoy Mart today
Fine Gael will set out its plans for the agricultural sector during a visit to Fermoy Mart which is due...
Beef
FF to create 'national food ombudsman' if in Government
Fianna Fáil has committed to establishing an independent national food ombudsman to “protect the position of the primary producer”, if...
Environment
Biodiversity proposals launched by Social Democrats
The Social Democrats political party launched its biodiversity proposals as part of its ‘Greener and Fairer’ platform in the General Election...