Beef
All parties called on to promise Mercosur veto ahead of election
All political parties have been called on to give a commitment ahead of the 2024 General Election that they would...
General Election 2024
Dairy
Social Democrats manifesto: Nitrates derogation 'cannot continue'
The Social Democrats has said that the nitrates derogation “cannot continue and must be phased out in a controlled manner”...
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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...
Forestry
Woodland owners express anger over state of forestry sector
At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners (LTWO) last Saturday (November 16) in Tipperary Town,...
Opinion
Opinion: Agriculture forgotten about ahead of election
We are 10 days into the 2024 general election campaign with not a word of note said, as yet, about...
Agri Politics
Independent election candidate outlines 'crisis' facing farms
Tipperary South independent general election candidate and outgoing TD, Mattie McGrath has issued a stark warning about the crisis facing...
Agri Politics
ISPCA election manifesto calls for end to live exports
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has issued a ‘Manifesto for Animals’ ahead of the...
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
ICMSA calls for income volatility tax measure for farmers
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on the new government to introduce an income tax measure “to...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Rural Life
Macra calls on parties to deliver 3 'key pillars' of rural regeneration
Macra has called on parties and candidates contesting the 2024 General Election to deliver on three “key pillars” of rural...
Agri-Business
Wind Energy Ireland: TDs must prioritise energy independence
There is an urgent need to develop renewable, clean energy that will help to bring down bills, create jobs and...
Rural Life
Hunters and gun owners call for 'rural reset' after election
The National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC), which represents hunters, has said that the general election is an opportunity...
Agri Politics
New government urged to prioritise derogation, CAP and ACRES
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) General Election 2024 manifesto has called on the next government to prioritise the competitiveness of...
Rural Life
Are you registered to vote in the general election?
As campaigning in the general election continues across the country, today (Tuesday, November 12) marks the deadline to register to...
Opinion
Opinion: Tillage farmers must speak with one voice
It’s important that tillage farmers speak with one voice in the run-up to the general election on Friday, November 29....
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Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Rural Life
Social Justice Ireland: New farm policy must focus on sustainability
Sustainability and short supply chains should form the basis for future agricultural policy, according to Social Justice Ireland. The independent...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach to fire starting pistol on general election campaign
After weeks and months of talk and speculation, Taoiseach Simon Harris is now set to put the wheels in motion...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...